Senior Employment Lawyer in London

Location: London – Hybrid

Working Pattern: 3 days in‑office (Tuesday‑Thursday) and 2 days remote.

About the Role: Capital One is at an exciting point in its history as it grows around the world. To support that, we are looking for a Senior Employment Lawyer who will be based in our UK legal team to serve our International and US HR and Employment legal teams. The role will include providing legal advice on UK employment law to existing Capital One businesses and supporting the integration of new businesses and workforces into the UK footprint. You will report to the Senior Director, Employment and Benefits Law and work closely with a global team of employment lawyers.

What You’ll Do:

• Providing legal advice in relation to all aspects of Capital One’s compliance with employment law, including the preparation for and result of mergers and acquisitions.
• Advising on, and where necessary, drafting hiring practices, employment contracts, terminations, benefits, workplace policies, and employee relations.
• Being a beacon for UK employment law knowledge and expertise, including preparation and delivery of employment law training across the organisation.
• Supporting the management of employee disputes, including employment tribunal claims.
• Developing a strong relationship with International HR teams to understand and provide strategic support across their objectives and priorities.
• Partnering with HR risk and compliance stakeholders to identify, navigate and report on HR‑related risks.
• Advising on data protection issues impacting associates and Capital One, including the processing of employee data and handling Data Subject Access requests.
• Providing regulatory advice to Capital One’s businesses in the region, including EU AI, GDPR and other regulatory requirements as needed.
• Where necessary, working alongside external counsel to support the delivery of legal advice and support.
• Building a network – internally, through building relationships with the broader Capital One Enterprise, and externally, through external counsel and other in‑house teams.

The Skills and Experience You Need:

• A very high level of subject matter expertise and an ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supporting others to make well‑informed decisions quickly.
• Very high confidence to work with a broad range of stakeholders in different businesses and geographies.
• A strong understanding of employment law in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
• Exceptional judgment, having confidence in decisions whilst also knowing when to escape matters.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and integrate with HR and senior leadership teams, to understand and support their priorities and working styles.

Where and How You’ll Work: This is a permanent position based in our London office. We embrace a hybrid approach – you’ll spend Tuesday‑Thursday in the office and Monday and Friday working from home.

What’s in it for You: We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career:

• Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance‑based bonus schemes.
• Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. You can buy an additional 5 days.
• Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance.
• Family Support: Enhanced parental leave.

EEO Statement: Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.