Employment Counsel – Hedge Fund – Immediate Start

Company: Simmons & Hanbury
Apply for the Employment Counsel – Hedge Fund – Immediate Start
Location: London
Job Description:

Simmons and Hanbury are exclusively partnered with a leading hedge fund who are seeking a senior employment lawyer to join their top-tier legal team on a short term contract (2-3 months). The role will be covering the notice period of an incoming permanent hire.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the role will help support across all employment matters for the group.

Core Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate executive employment agreements, restrictive covenant arrangements, deferred compensation documentation, and separation agreements
  • Oversee employment-related litigation, arbitrations, and agency proceedings, managing outside counsel with a focus on efficiency and outcome optimization
  • Contribute to global mobility and cross-border employment initiatives as applicable

Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch.

Simmons & Hanbury

Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisation’s in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services.

Posted: May 30th, 2026