Employment Counsel – Blue Chip Organisation

Company: The Stephen James Partnership
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Location: London
Job Description:

Employment Counsel – Global Blue-Chip | London (Hybrid)

Are you an employment lawyer looking to step into a highly commercial, business-facing in-house role? Whether you’re moving in-house for the first time or looking to take on a broader, more strategic position, this is an excellent opportunity within a prestigious global organisation.

We’re partnering with a global blue-chip business on a key Employment Counsel hire. You’ll sit within a high-performing legal team, advising across UK and international operations with a strong focus on corporate employment, reward, and senior stakeholder matters.

What you’ll do:

  • Provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice across a wide range of employment law matters
  • Advise on executive compensation, benefits, and incentive structures (including bonus and LTIPs)
  • Support on corporate transactions, including M&A
  • Draft and negotiate employment contracts, policies, and related documentation
  • Partner closely with HR, Reward, and senior stakeholders across the business

Who we’re looking for:

  • A qualified lawyer with strong UK employment law experience (private practice and/or in-house)
  • Proven experience across corporate employment, including TUPE
  • Strong background in reward, benefits, and executive compensation
  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and operating in a business-facing role
  • Commercial, pragmatic, and collaborative in approach

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Bonus
  • Hybrid working flexibility

This is a rare opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation in a visible, strategic role where you’ll have real influence across the business.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026