Counsel, Employment Law in London

About us: Our client is a rapidly growing, internationally focused professional services and technology business that supports leading organisations with access to specialist knowledge and market expertise. With a high-performance culture and a strong track record of developing talent internally, the organisation offers an environment where individuals are trusted with significant responsibility and encouraged to build long-term careers. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Counsel to become the sole dedicated employment lawyer supporting the HR function globally. The successful individual will provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice across a broad range of employment matters, including employee relations, performance management, immigration and employment issues across multiple jurisdictions. The role offers genuine ownership and the opportunity to become a trusted legal partner to HR and the wider business. It also offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your commercial and senior stakeholder experience, giving you the breadth of in-house exposure needed to position yourself for future progression into broader legal leadership roles, such as Legal Director or General Counsel. It will suit an employment lawyer who enjoys solving problems independently, is comfortable navigating unfamiliar issues and takes a practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal advice. Act as the dedicated Employment Counsel, providing day-to-day employment legal support globally. Provide practical advice on employee relations and performance management. Support the business with immigration and visa-related matters. Research unfamiliar legal issues and new jurisdictions as required. Develop practical employment processes, policies and guidance. Strong employment law experience, ideally with significant exposure to business stakeholders. Strong experience across employee relations and performance management. Exposure to immigration and visa matters would be advantageous. A confident researcher and problem-solver who can quickly get to grips with unfamiliar legal issues. Commercial, pragmatic and comfortable providing clear recommendations rather than overly cautious or theoretical advice. Someone who enjoys being hands-on and wants genuine ownership of the employment legal agenda. 100,000–£120,000 base salary , depending on experience. ~10% annual bonus linked to company and individual performance. ~ Long-term equity opportunity. ~ Hybrid working, with three days per week in the London office . ~ A modern, central London working environment. ~ A highly hands-on position where legal advice has a direct impact on the organisation and its people. ~ The opportunity to become the trusted employment law expert and go-to legal partner for HR globally. For a confidential chat, contact Andelize at andelize@heriotbrown.