Senior Lawyer -Employment Law In House
4 days ago
City of London
In-House Employment Lawyer | Elite International Law Firm | London A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its in-house legal team in London. This is a rare opportunity to work within the firm’s General Counsel team, advising on internal employment law matters across its global offices. Key Responsibilities: • Provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of employment issues affecting the firm’s internal operations., • Advise on disciplinary matters, grievances, performance management, redundancies, and employee relations., • Support on employment litigation and regulatory matters involving staff and partners., • Draft and review employment-related policies, contracts, and procedures in line with best practice and regulatory requirements., • Collaborate closely with HR, senior management, and global legal colleagues to ensure consistent and compliant employment practices. Candidate Profile: • England & Wales qualified lawyer with 10 + years’ PQE in employment law., • Strong advisory experience, ideally gained at a top law firm and an in-house legal team., • Commercial, pragmatic, and confident in working directly with senior stakeholders., • Discreet, professional, and able to handle sensitive matters with tact and integrity. Location: London (hybrid working available) Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience and flexible hours. This is a unique in-house opportunity to support the operations of one of the world’s most prestigious law firms while gaining exposure to complex, high-level employment law matters.