Senior Legal Counsel, Employment in City of London

Senior Legal Counsel, Employment in City of London

City of London Full-Time 75600 - 92400 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Danos Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead employment law advice across the employee lifecycle and regulatory matters.
  • Company: Fast-growing, purpose-led digital bank with a strong reputation.
  • Benefits: Flexible working, genuine influence, and a chance to shape employment strategy.
  • Other info: Collaborate on international projects and work with external counsel.
  • Why this job: Join a fintech success story and make a real impact in employment law.
  • Qualifications: 6+ PQE in employment law, preferably in banking or financial services.

The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 Β£ per year.

Senior Employment Counsel | Leading UK Digital Bank | Confidential Search

A fast-growing, purpose-led digital bank is looking for a Senior Employment Lawyer to join its in-house legal team.

This is a rare opportunity to take a lead employment law role within a well-regarded, FCA-regulated financial services business that has scaled rapidly.

The role

  • You'll advise across the full employee lifecycle: from hiring, reward and executive service agreements to grievances, disciplinaries and settlement agreements, while owning employment-related regulatory matters, including the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) and the FCA's Code of Conduct.
  • You'll also support international projects linked to the group's technology licensing business, working alongside external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ PQE gained at a law firm and/or in-house, with strong technical employment law expertise.
  • Experience of banking or financial services is preferred, along with familiarity with SMCR, conduct and remuneration-related regulatory issues.

This role offers genuine influence, a seat close to the business, and the chance to shape employment strategy at one of the UK's most talked-about fintech success stories.

Flexible working is available.

To apply for the role, please click the link or contact

James Franklin at The Danos Group for a confidential discussion.

Senior Legal Counsel, Employment in City of London employer: Danos Group

Danos Group is an excellent employer, offering a unique opportunity for aspiring professionals to transition into the banking sector within a supportive and collaborative environment. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, a strong focus on personal development, and the chance to work alongside experienced colleagues in a dynamic global investment bank, making it a rewarding place to grow your career.

Danos Group

Contact Details:

Danos Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Legal Counsel, Employment in City of London

Employment Law Expertise
Regulatory Knowledge
Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR)
FCA's Code of Conduct
Grievance Handling
Disciplinary Procedures
Settlement Agreements