Legal Counsel
Posted 2 weeks ago by Barclay Meade
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: Our client, a leading organization in the procurement sector, is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in employment law for a contract role. The position involves advising on UK employment matters and acting as a legal business partner to senior leaders and HR. The role requires strong experience in UK employment law and excellent relationship-building skills. This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project while working with top-tier stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advising on UK employment matters including tribunals, grievances, and senior-level issues
- Providing support across Globe House, Southampton R&D, and Chiswick sites
- Acting as a legal business partner to senior leaders and HR
- Handling contract reviews, policy updates, and high-volume casework from sales teams to scientists
- Backfilling key members of the employment legal team during a high-impact 2-year project
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in UK employment law, either in-house or within private practice with hands-on client exposure
- Confidence in handling both strategic and day-to-day issues
- Excellent relationship-building skills, commercial acumen, and emotional intelligence
Salary (Rate): £600.00 Daily
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Our client, a prominent organisation in the procurement sector, is currently seeking a Legal Counsel with a speciality in employment law for a contract role.
Key Responsibilities:- Advising on UK employment matters including tribunals, grievances, and senior-level issues
- Providing support across Globe House, Southampton R&D, and Chiswick sites
- Acting as a legal business partner to senior leaders and HR
- Handling contract reviews, policy updates, and high-volume casework from sales teams to scientists
- Backfilling key members of the employment legal team during a high-impact 2-year project
Job Requirements:
- Strong experience in UK employment law, either in-house or within private practice with hands-on client exposure
- Confidence in handling both strategic and day-to-day issues
- Excellent relationship-building skills, commercial acumen, and emotional intelligence
If you are an experienced Legal Counsel with a strong background in UK employment law, and are looking for an opportunity to immediately add value while working with top-tier stakeholders, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in a flexible, contract role.
