Position: Senior Legal Counsel, Employment
Role type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Central London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 per annum (DOE) plus car allowance and excellent bonus
We are supporting a leading organisation in their search for a Senior Employment Legal Counsel. This is an exciting opportunity for a UK-qualified solicitor with 4 years plus PQE to join an existing In-House legal team, offering a fantastic hybrid working arrangement, with a balance of office and remote working.
Key Responsibilities:
*Provide comprehensive legal advice on all aspects of employment law, including recruitment, policies and procedures, managing internal processes, restructuring, redundancy, and employment tribunal litigation.
*Synthesise and clearly present complex legal matters and risks to senior management, ensuring practical, business-focused solutions.
*Advise on corporate support matters, with a particular focus on employment-related issues during mergers and acquisitions, TUPE transfers, and organisational change.
*Draft and review employment-related contracts, policies, and documentation, ensuring compliance with UK employment regulations and standards.
*Work collaboratively with HR, management, and other legal teams to manage risks and provide proactive legal guidance to support the company’s business objectives.
About You:
*UK Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of four years PQE in employment law
*Experience working in-house or at a top ranked or nationally recognised law firm.
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to break down and present complex legal issues to senior management in a clear, concise, and commercially-minded manner.
*Proven track record of advising on UK employment law, from recruitment through to tribunal litigation.
*Experience with corporate support work is a significant advantage.
*Familiarity with pension schemes, rewards, and operating in highly regulated or high-profile environments is advantageous.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary of £70,000 - £95,000 per annum (DOE), plus car allowance and excellent bonus scheme.
*Hybrid working model, offering a great mix of office and remote working.
*Join a collaborative and supportive legal team at a leading organisation.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on or at chris.ewles @lhh.com
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you