In-House Employment Lawyer
3 days ago
City of London
In-House Employment Lawyer – Magic Circle Firm 📍 London-based | 🌍 Global remit | Permanent role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join the in-house legal team of a Magic Circle law firm. This is a chance to step into a strategic, high-impact role at the heart of one of the world’s leading legal businesses. As the team transitions into a global Centre of Excellence for ER and employment law, they're looking for a smart, pragmatic and versatile lawyer who can deliver clear, business-focused advice across a wide range of matters. The Role You’ll act as a key advisor across the organisation, working closely with HR, Legal & Risk, and senior stakeholders. While UK-based, the role has a strong international scope and an initial focus on complex global restructuring and outsourcing projects. Your work will also cover: • Advising on ER issues (disciplinary, grievance, performance, investigations)., • Managing claims, settlements, and employment litigation (including external counsel)., • Overseeing disclosure, DSARs, and case management., • Reviewing and updating employment policies and frameworks., • Drafting and advising on contracts, templates, and reward policies., • Providing employment support on corporate/commercial transactions (including TUPE)., • Delivering employment law updates and training to HR and the wider business. About You • You will bring solid experience as an employment lawyer, able to advise with authority and guide senior stakeholders adeptly through complex situations. We would typically anticipate 6+ years’ PQE, including some meaningful prior in-house experience., • Experience working in a regulated and/or partnership environment is highly desirable., • You will have demonstrable experience dealing with employment law matters on an international basis, including cross-border projects., • Commercial and pragmatic – able to simplify complexity and deliver business-ready advice., • Collegiate and approachable – a trusted partner for stakeholders at all levels., • Organised and resilient – confident managing a varied workload and tight deadlines. Why This Role? This is a rare opportunity to work in-house at a Magic Circle firm – combining exposure to complex, cross-border employment law challenges with the ability to shape policy, practice, and strategy from within. You’ll join a high-performing, collaborative team and play a key role in driving greater global oversight, consistency, and best practice across the firm. Salary £120k+, with scope for more experienced candidates.