Legal Counsel (Employment)

Company: Dangote Industries Limited
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Location: London
Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with our People and Legal teams globally to provide strategic advice on employment law-related issues, including recruitment, payroll and tax, compensation and benefits, and people operations.

  • Draft and advise on employment-related agreements and policies globally, including employment contracts and offer letters, severance agreements, confidentiality agreements and codes of conduct.

  • Advise, partner and liaise with various internal stakeholders to develop processes and provide training for common employee-related issues, and drive other employment-related projects and initiatives.

  • Support employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, and restructuring processes.

  • Advise on employment disputes and oversee employment tribunal (and overseas equivalent) cases.

  • Provide guidance on employment law developments across the countries in which Wise operates, helping ensure our practices remain aligned with local legal frameworks.

  • Report to Senior Legal Counsel (Employment).

Opportunity

  • Choose your path to impact – you’ll take ownership from day one, developing solutions and receiving feedback.

  • Be part of our mission to make money without borders the new normal.

Qualifications

  • UK-qualified employment lawyer with 2 to 4 years PQE.

  • Ability to navigate difficult issues and multiple stakeholders, advising the business on key benefits and risks, and developing solutions.

  • Ability to juggle multiple matters at once across different jurisdictions.

  • Ability to communicate legal advice in a succinct and pragmatic way to different areas of the business.

  • Have a get-it-done, collaborative approach to problem solving.

Benefits

  • The opportunity to work with smart, motivated and curious people.

  • Flexible working arrangements.

  • Stock options.

  • Generous parental leave.

  • Private healthcare plan.

  • Pension scheme.

  • 6 weeks’ paid sabbatical every 4 years.

  • Development opportunities.

  • Opportunities to travel internationally.

  • A fun work environment with social activities and events.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026