Senior Employment Counsel

Company: Rutherford
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Location: London
Job Description:

Our Client, a global high frequency trading firm, is looking for an ambitious Employment Counsel to take on a global mandate as they build their In-House Employment Legal capabilities.

Based in the firm’s London HQ, the role covers a multi-jurisdictional contentious and non-contentious mandate and is a key part of the firm’s continued growth plans. The firm operates a hybrid working policy with a good degree of flexibility.

Responsibilities:

  • Own a global employment mandate covering jurisidictions like the UK, EMEA, USA and APAC.
  • Create and implement the new Employment frameworks at the firm to reflect changing a changing regulatory environment in the UK and overseas.
  • Manage external counsel
  • Oversee a proactive employee relations agenda

Requirements:

  • c. 6-12 PQE with a strong track record in a ranked specialist Employment Practice
  • Demonstrable experience working with Financial Services clients – secondments or permanent -In-House roles desirable
  • Right to work in the UK

Posted: June 2nd, 2026