At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic legal advice on employment matters and support HR and leadership teams.
- Company: Established UK organisation with a strong reputation and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, generous pension, and professional development support.
- Other info: Excellent career growth opportunities and a focus on employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact during organisational change.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with 4+ years' PQE in employment law.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 95000 £ per year.
An established and highly regarded UK organisation is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to join its in-house legal team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded employment lawyer to play a key role in supporting a large, complex business through a period of organisational change and transformation.
You will work closely with HR, senior leadership and operational stakeholders, providing pragmatic and strategic legal advice across a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters.
The Role You'll be responsible for: Providing day-to-day employment law advice to HR teams, managers and senior leaders.
Advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
Supporting grievance, disciplinary, whistleblowing and employee relations issues.
Advising on restructuring, outsourcing, insourcing and TUPE-related projects.
Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and restrictive covenants.
Managing employment tribunal and court matters where required.
Delivering legal training and guidance to business stakeholders.
Contributing to wider legal risk management and compliance initiatives.
About You You will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in at least one UK jurisdiction with approximately 4+ years' PQE and strong employment law expertise.
We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate: Strong technical employment law knowledge.
Experience advising senior stakeholders in a complex organisation.
A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
Experience in employee and industrial relations matters, ideally within a unionised environment.
The ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Previous in-house experience, either exclusively or combined with private practice.
What's on Offer?
Salary of £75,000 - £95,000 depending on experience.
Hybrid working arrangement.
Generous pension contribution.
Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
Professional development support.
Private wellbeing and employee assistance programmes.
Life assurance and additional lifestyle benefits.
Employment Counsel employer: LHH
LHH is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and engagement, particularly in the vibrant city of Exeter. With a strong focus on fostering a collaborative work culture, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while making a meaningful impact on organisational performance. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
