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The Assistant Legal Counsel will support the Head of Legal and work closely with the wider global legal team. Support real estate transactions and property management in collaboration with the global real estate team. Assistant Legal Counsel in Bristol.

Job Title: Senior HR Business Partner (UK) – Product R&D (PI) Team Department: EU HR Location: Keynsham, UK Reporting to: EU HRD Scope: UK Product R&D team (PI/R&D-related functions), working closely with EU/HQ stakeholders Working Language: English (mandatory) Mission As the HRBP for the UK R&D organisation, you will be responsible for building and strengthening the UK local HR operations and compensation & benefits (C&B) capability, partnering with business leaders to drive organisation and talent outcomes, and owning hiring delivery for critical R&D roles. Through data-driven and mechanism-based approaches, you will improve delivery and collaboration, reduce employee relations and compliance risks, and support stable business growth. Key Responsibilities 1. UK Local HR Operations + Compensation & Benefits (C&B) (Must-have) • Strong hands-on knowledge of UK local C&B and employment practices: able to independently work with payroll/benefits providers and manage payroll execution, payroll changes, pension (auto-enrolment), sick pay (SSP and any enhanced sick pay if applicable), holidays and leave rules and operations • Establish and improve the minimum viable UK local policies and governance framework (policy definitions, approval paths, exception handling and documentation) to reduce case-by-case negotiation and repeated disputes • Align with Finance/Legal on benefits costs, contract term impacts and employment risks to ensure controllable and compliant operations 2. Understanding of R&D Organisation & Business Partnering (Able to “Speak R&D”) • Understand the product R&D delivery lifecycle (requirements/planning → design → development → testing → release → iteration) and common R&D roles and ways of working (PM/PO/Dev/QA/Tech Lead/Architect, etc.) • Able to have business-level discussions with R&D leaders on organisation structure, capability gaps, productivity, delivery cadence, risks and countermeasures • Support workforce planning for the R&D team: critical role prioritisation, headcount pacing, capability gaps and hiring strategy (aligned with EU HRD) 3. Hiring Delivery (R&D Hiring Delivery) • Own hiring delivery for critical R&D roles: role scoping/capability alignment, sourcing strategy (referrals/agency/direct), funnel management and execution cadence • Drive interviewer calibration and interview quality (scorecards, feedback SLAs, decision mechanisms) to reduce delays and mis-hires • Participate in key interviews and provide input on leveling/compensation recommendations (aligned with EU HRD/Finance), and drive offer issuance and acceptance • Ensure pre-boarding readiness (notice period tracking, onboarding materials, onboarding plan) and post-joining probation objectives setup and follow-through 4. Performance & Talent Management • Drive probation objective setting and reviews, performance goal setting, performance reviews and calibration to ensure compliance and usable outcomes • Lead talent reviews, retention plans, succession and development plans, and ensure performance outcomes are applied (development/rewards/improvement/PIP/exits) 5. Employee Relations & Compliance (ER & Compliance) • Independently manage complex ER cases for the UK R&D team, including disciplinary/grievance, long-term sickness management, performance improvement (PIP), non-renewal/termination, etc. • Partner with external counsel to ensure documentation, evidence and processes are legally compliant and executable; control dispute risks 6. People Analytics & HR Systems (People Analytics & HRIS) • Build basic people dashboards for the R&D team (hiring funnel, attrition, performance distribution, ER risk, etc.) to support leadership decision-making • Participate in HRIS rollout and process digitisation to improve data accuracy, compliance traceability and operational efficiency 7. Cross-functional / Cross-regional Collaboration Support • Support the rollout of collaboration mechanisms for key projects: working agreements, RACI/escalation paths, retrospectives, etc. • Act as a neutral facilitator to drive conflict convergence and faster decision-making (not making business decisions on behalf of leaders, but ensuring mechanisms run effectively) Requirements (Must-have) • 6–10+ years of HRBP / HR Generalist experience, with hands-on UK local HR operations and C&B implementation experience (able to independently manage payroll/benefits/pension/sick pay topics) • Experience supporting product/R&D/engineering/technical teams; understand R&D organisation and delivery ways of working; able to engage deeply with R&D leaders and provide actionable solutions • Proven hiring delivery capability: able to manage R&D hiring funnel, drive interviewer decisions, and support leveling and offer closure • Strong ER capability: able to independently handle complex scenarios such as disciplinary/grievance/sickness/PIP/termination • Strong influencing and communication skills: able to drive leader decisions and execution using “facts + options + impact” • Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration capability, • Strong data mindset: able to use metrics to drive management and retrospectives, • Fluent English (written and spoken) Nice to have • Experience building UK local HR policy foundation from 0 to 1, • Vendor management experience (payroll, benefits, legal counsel, recruitment suppliers) • HRIS implementation / process digitisation experience, • Experience working with agencies, building talent pipelines, and driving employer branding

Legal & Regulatory Compliance | Regional Leader | 4+ PQE.A major UK law firm with a strong presence in the South West is looking to appoint an ambitious Associate to join its specialist Risk & Compliance team.Led by senior in-house counsel, the team plays a key role in ensuring the firm meet

A leading provider of student accommodation in the UK is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel in Bristol.This role involves supporting legal, regulatory, and contractual matters, focusing on relationships with universities and ensuring student welfare.The ideal candidate will have experience in real

A leading student accommodation provider in Bristol is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join their Legal team.You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating agreements with universities, providing legal support for customer welfare issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations.Id

Unite Students is the market leader in PBSA and our business, supported by the legal team, continues to innovate. Founded in 1991, Unite Students is the UK`s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 23 leading university towns and cities, with 70,000 students calli

Representing the University at Employment Tribunal hearings, and where necessary, instructing and liaising with counsel in relation to any tribunal proceedings where external legal counsel is engaged. Legal Counsel - Employment (Milton Keynes, ENG, GB, MK7 6AA)Salary: £56535. The post-holder, toget

Part-Time In-House Legal Counsel / Head of Legal for an Acquisitive Industrial Group Parent with some Family-Office support requirement. To provide comprehensive legal support to the Parent Company of the group, from time to time to the family office, and occasionally the portfolio of SME investment

We are looking for a proactive junior legal counsel who is keen to learn and develop real hands-on experience in a varied work environment supporting the Projects business units with their day-to-day legal needs. To provide swift support on other legal and commercial issues as they arise such as ter

This is a genuinely interesting opportunity within a friendly, supportive in-house legal team, offering a highly varied and engaging workload.

As Legal Counsel you will be responsible for providing legal support to the business. Our client is a leader within the medical devices sector who is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their organisation. Reporting into the General Counsel, in this broad role you will provide comprehensive legal suppor

A global energy trading company is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the business's London office as their Lead Lawyer on all EMEA matters.

This role delivers broad commercial legal support across the business and plays a key part in executing the legal strategy. The Legal Counsel will advise on high-value commercial contracts, regulatory and compliance matters, data protection, competition and employment law, marketing standards, intel

This is a great opportunity for a legal professional who would like to work for a global company in an international Data Privacy role. Collaborate closely with senior legal stakeholders to strengthen awareness of and participation in the organisation’s global data protection framework. Work along

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the legal and compliance function in the UK and beyond, acting as the primary legal advisor to senior management and overseeing legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. Manage cross-border legal issues and coordinate with external counsel and int

You’ll support a team of lawyers and paralegals delivering a wide range of high-quality commercial legal services under a unique client-embedded model. You’ll be part of a team rethinking how law firms partner with in-house legal teams—while remaining close to the day-to-day of delivering lega

Our client, a Housing Association based in London, South, West and East of England, is currently recruiting for a Legal Counsel (Housing Litigation) due to internal promotion within the Legal team. Reporting into the Senior Legal Counsel (Housing Litigation), reporting on the team as well as assisti

In this broad role, you will provide comprehensive timely legal support as a pivotal part of their legal team, across a range of complex legal matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and talented commercial counsel to join a dynamic and highly respected in-house legal team. You will

Exciting in house Legal Counsel opportunity to join an established legal function. You will provide legal advice and guidance on a range of matters, including general corporate and commercial issues and specific regulatory legal advice as well as on adherence to internal policies and external legal

Senior Legal Counsel, Dual Qualified. You will be responsible for managing legal risk across the international clinical trials business, negotiating large commercial contracts and advising on matters relating to IP, data privacy, contract law and competition law. This is a highly unique and exciting

Legal Counsel – High-Impact In-House Role. Are you a talented, proactive in-house solicitor ready to take your career to the next level? This is your chance to join a dynamic, high-profile legal team and make a significant impact in a sector that is shaping the future. Provide legal leadership and

Serve as a trusted legal advisor on day-to-day commercial issues, identifying, assessing, and managing legal and regulatory risk. Manage relationships with external legal counsel as needed. Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of contract management processes and ways of working within the legal fu

We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category. Our Vision is a world where legal and busines

Job Title: Partnerships Counsel. Partner closely with internal teams to implement robust legal frameworks for RWA transactions. Minimum 2–3 years of experience in structured finance, banking, or financial markets legal practice.

Senior Legal Counsel - Maritime/Infrastructure/Assets Counsel. Interim Senior Legal Counsel (12 Months).

Commercial Property | Solicitor | Legal Counsel.

A leading global motor vehicle manufacturer is seeking to engage an EU-based privacy counsel on a full-time (40 hours per week), contract basis for a 3 month parental leave coverage.

You’ll support a team of lawyers and paralegals delivering a wide range of high-quality commercial legal services under a unique client-embedded model. You’ll be part of a team rethinking how law firms partner with in-house legal teams—while remaining close to the day-to-day of delivering lega

The role will provide specialised legal counsel to the investment teams and senior management. We are partnering with a global systematic hedge fund that is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel for its London headquarters. This will be a critical legal hire at the firm, working closely with the

A fast-growing travel technology start-up preparing for a platform launch in early 2026 is seeking an experienced Fractional Legal Counsel to support the business on a flexible, part-time basis. This role offers the opportunity to shape legal foundations at an early-stage business and work closely w

Key Responsibilities:Advise the Publicis Groupe’s UK creative, production, influence and media agencies on all commercial legal aspects of their business, including conducting legal clearance, advising on advertising compliance issues and negotiating marketing services contracts;Draft, revise and

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Senior Legal Counsel, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

A higher education institution in the West Midlands is seeking a talented Legal Counsel - Litigation to join its respected legal team.

With demand scaling rapidly, were hiring a commercially astute Senior Legal Counsel to strengthen their growing legal team. A high-impact senior legal counsel role at the heart of clean energy innovation. The RoleReporting to the Head of Legal, youll part.

Legal Counsel Based in St Albans/50% WFH PermanentWe're one of Britain's biggest food companies with a broad stable of leading brands; brands which you can find inaround 94% of British households, as well as a growing number of international markets.

A fintech company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support in commercial contracting and regulatory compliance.

A leading financial technology company in the UK is searching for a Principal Legal Counsel to oversee pensions and investments.

The Legal Counsel will be working in the Asia legal team, supporting on legal and regulatory matters relating to Swiss Re's businesses and operations in Southeast Asia. The Legal Counsel will be expected to provide timely, commercially viable, practical and high-quality legal advice to enable effect

An exciting opportunity to join an insurance and reinsurance company at its growth stage in a business facing role covering a range of matters including claims, coverage, policy wording and general insurance.The successful candidate will either be coming from private practice with general insurance

This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal with a strong appreciation of IT and IT/Cyber security concepts to join a highly respected General Counsel and Risk team. We are seeking a Paralegal to join the General Counsel and Risk team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Paralegal - General Counse

The difference you’ll make:*** Reviewing and negotiating leveraged finance documentation, including term sheets, commitment letters, mandate letters, credit agreements, intercreditor agreements and fee letters* Liaising closely with the Leveraged Finance Transaction Advisory team and providing inp

A global business in North Yorkshire seeks an in-house legal counsel on a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will advise on legal risk, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance, contributing to legal matters across the Group.

Apto team, providing strategic legal support across data centre acquisition, leasing, construction, procurement and compliance matters. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency. Commercial, pragmatic approach with strong ability to balance legal r

A financial technology company in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to oversee the structuring of complex investment vehicles and lead legal due diligence on private market transactions. You will work independently in ambiguous situations and provide actionable legal solutions. This position offers

Act as in-house legal adviser working with the Senior Legal Advisers and provide support to the Head of Legal Services. Provide accurate and concisely drafted legal advice and agreements, and internal reports. Experience of working as a lawyer in the private, public or voluntary sectors, including s

We're now looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate to play a pivotal role within our UK&I Legal Team. Experience in instructing and managing external legal counsel. You'll support the wider Legal Department, act as a strong delegate for the Group Director, and collaborate closely with Comcast's

The Legal Counsel will primarily focus on legal employment and commercial matters in the UK & I. This role will ensure the Company’s compliance with local and global regulations, mitigate legal risks, and provide legal support across various business functions. Proven ability to handle high-pressu

Monitoring legal and regulatory developments in the structured finance space, monitoring regulatory consultations and participating in internal and external working groups;. Engaging with/instructing external counsel;. Liaising with/acting as the primary legal contact for key transaction parties (pl