Legal Counsel (Employment)

Legal Counsel (Employment)

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Kingsley Green Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Shape the employment law function and advise on diverse employment matters.
  • Company: Fast-growing international business with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: High visibility with leadership, international exposure, and impactful work.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work closely with HR and senior stakeholders across multiple regions.
  • Why this job: Be the first Employment Counsel and make a real difference.
  • Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

We’re working exclusively with a fast-growing international business to appoint its first dedicated Employment Legal Counsel. This is a rare opportunity to build and shape the employment law function while working closely with HR, leadership, and legal teams across Europe, the US, and Asia.

The Role

  • You'll advise on a broad range of employment matters, including:
    • Employee relations, investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters
    • Employment contracts, policies, and organisational change
    • Workforce planning, employment compliance, and legal risk
    • Supporting HR and senior stakeholders on strategic employment issues
    • Managing external counsel and delivering employment law training

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor (England); international experience is a plus
  • Commercial, pragmatic, and confident partnering with business stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Why Join?

  • Be the first Employment Counsel and shape the function from the ground up
  • Broad international exposure in a high-growth, collaborative business
  • High visibility with senior leadership and genuine opportunity to make an impact

For a confidential discussion, please contact Edwin at egallego@kgglobal.co.uk

Legal Counsel (Employment) employer: Kingsley Green Recruitment

Join a dynamic and fast-growing international business as the first dedicated Employment Legal Counsel, where you will have the unique opportunity to shape the employment law function from the ground up. With a collaborative work culture that values high visibility and strategic input from its employees, this role offers broad international exposure and the chance to make a significant impact alongside senior leadership. The company is committed to employee growth and development, providing a supportive environment for legal professionals to thrive.

Kingsley Green Recruitment

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Kingsley Green Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Legal Counsel (Employment)

Employment Law
Employee Relations
Investigations
Disciplinary and Grievance Matters
Employment Contracts
Policies Development
Workforce Planning