Employment Counsel

Our Client, a high performing alternative investment manager, is looking for an experienced mid-level employment counsel to join the team in its London Headquarters.

This is a high-impact, commercially focused role supporting a multi-jurisdictional business with a global footprint. The position sits within a lean, collaborative team and offers significant responsibility and exposure.

The Role

• Provide day-to-day employment law advice to senior stakeholders
• Manage grievances, investigations, disciplinaries and terminations
• Support and oversee Employment Tribunal matters
• Draft and update employment documentation and contracts
• Coordinate with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
• Contribute to process optimisation and legal tech initiatives

The role is advisory-led, with increasing exposure to contentious matters as the business scales.

Candidate Profile

• c. 5–12 years’ PQE in employment law – with a strong private practice track highy desirable
• In-house experience – desirable but not mandatory
• E&W-qualified preferred – open to other common law jurisdictions too
• Strong advisory experience, ideally with some litigation exposure
• Interest in legal technology and AI tools advantageous

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