At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Global Employment Law Team with legal advice and manage an independent caseload.
- Company: Join a global financial institution focused on growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Work-life balance, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative office culture with a focus on personal connection and teamwork.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to diverse employment law matters in a dynamic, supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in UK employment law and strong drafting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Employment Law Paralegal to join our Global Employment Law Team (located in London, Minneapolis and Gurugram). This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to work in a global regulated financial institution and gain exposure to a broad range of employment law, employee benefits and compensation matters in the UK and other global locations.
Role
The role will report to our EMEA/APAC employment lawyer based in London and support other lawyers in the Global Employment Law Team providing legal and practical advice to HR and senior stakeholders across the employment life cycle including:
- Advising on contentious and non-contentious HR/employee relations issues
- Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, HR policies, and settlement agreements
- Assisting in all phases of employment and benefits litigation
- Conducting legal research
- Liaising with external legal advisers when required
- Assisting with transformation, integration and change processes including outsourcing, insourcing, mergers and acquisitions and changes to benefits and terms and conditions of employment.
- Supporting Benefits Committee operations by managing legal deliverables and preparing fiduciary materials
The role will play an integral role in the team and be given responsibility to manage an independent caseload, with structured supervision and mentoring.
Qualifications
- Established experience in employment law in the UK either in a private practice law firm or in house at a multi‑national corporation
- Strong drafting and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effectively manages concurrent projects or tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Commercially aware, practically minded and solutions‑focused
- Comfortable working autonomously when needed
- Curious and keen to learn
Desired Additional Qualifications
- Law degree/LPC
- Experience working in financial services
- Knowledge of senior managers and certification regime (SMCR), or other financial services licensing regimes outside of the UK
- Experience working on employment law matters outside of the UK
- Knowledge of regulatory compensation rules in Europe
In‑Office Collaboration
We are a client‑centric, relationship‑based business. Working together, in‑person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face‑to‑face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in‑office time or different in‑office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Benefits
We appreciate that work‑life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
Paralegal (Employment Law) employer: Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and employee engagement. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have access to numerous growth opportunities within the global HR landscape, particularly in the vibrant EMEA and APAC regions. The company's commitment to compliance and operational excellence ensures that team members can thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Columbia Threadneedle Investments Recruitment Team
