Overview
Our client, a leading international organisation within the financial services sector, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel – Employment Law to join their in-house legal team. This is a permanent role based in London or Leeds, with hybrid working (2–3 days in the office) and flexibility to consider part-time arrangements. Reporting to the Head of Legal (Employment), this role provides high-quality, pragmatic legal advice across the UK and European business.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced employment lawyer looking to take on a strategic, business-facing role within a dynamic and regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a broad range of employment law matters across the UK and Europe
- Advise on disciplinaries, grievances, recruitment, restructures, and organisational change programmes
- Support on employment contracts, policies, compensation, and benefits frameworks
- Manage legal aspects of redundancies, negotiated exits, and business transfers (including TUPE-related matters)
- Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance-related employment issues within a financial services context
- Partner closely with HR/People teams and senior stakeholders to deliver commercially focused legal solutions
- Draft, review, and update employment documentation and policies
- Identify legal risks and provide proactive mitigation strategies
- Operate as a trusted advisor, influencing and challenging stakeholders where appropriate
Requirements
- Qualified employment lawyer with 7+ years’ post-qualification experience
- Strong expertise in UK employment law (European employment law exposure advantageous)
- Experience advising within a regulated environment, ideally financial services
- Ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice
- Strong analytical thinking and sound judgement
- Confidence to work independently and influence senior stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Right to work in the UK (sponsorship may be considered at the client’s discretion)
- Hybrid working model (2–3 days in office)
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous annual leave with option to purchase additional days
- Hybrid working model (2–3 days in office)
- Employer pension contributions
- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options
- Access to a broader flexible benefits platform
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