Senior Legal Counsel - Employment

Senior Legal Counsel - Employment

Posted 4 days ago by 1775361433

£140,000 Per year
Outside
Hybrid
London

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Employment Counsel - EMEA


London (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 WFH)
Contract 4 Months

Salary Rate: £140,000 per annum/pro rata)

We're partnering with a global technology organisation to appoint a Senior Employment Counsel into a high-performing in-house legal team.

This is a commercially focused role advising on complex employment matters across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with HR and senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, international business.

The Role

  • Advise on a broad range of employment law matters across EMEA
  • Partner with HR on employee relations (performance, terminations, investigations, leave)
  • Manage employment litigation and external counsel
  • Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and frameworks
  • Provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice aligned to business goals
  • Support M&A activity from an employment law perspective

What We're Looking For

  • Qualified Solicitor (UK, Ireland or EU)
  • 6+ years' employment law experience (law firm or in-house)
  • Strong multi-jurisdictional experience across EMEA
  • Proven litigation and dispute management experience
  • Commercial mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Experience in a multinational or technology environment preferred

Why This Role

  • Join a best-in-class in-house legal team within a global tech business
  • High-impact role with exposure to senior decision-makers
  • Broad international scope across complex employment matters

If you're interested, apply or reach out for a confidential conversation.