At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a leading firm to provide expert legal advice on employment matters and support critical projects.
- Company: International professional services firm with a strong reputation in the legal sector.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Remote work options available, fostering a balanced work-life culture.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a dynamic environment while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 8+ years PQE in employment law, with strong advisory and litigation skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Leading international professional services firm is looking for an experienced Employment Counsel to join their in-house legal team on a 9-12 month mat cover contract starting ASAP.
FTC or day rate. Flexible on location - London, one of their regional offices or remote.
Reporting to the General Counsel you will have a broad role covering both non-contentious and contentious employment work for the firm including:
- UK employment tribunal claims and partnership-related litigation
- Providing commercially focused advice to management, the HR and senior stakeholders across the full employee lifecycle.
- Drafting a wide range of partnership and employment documentation, including employment contracts, settlement agreements, consultancy agreements, secondment agreements and deeds of retirement.
- Supporting on business-critical people projects, including TUPE transfers, restructures, reorganisations, redundancy programmes and outsourcing or insourcing arrangements.
- Identifying, and mitigating employment legal risk across UK and international matters.
- Instruction of external counsel
You will be 8+ years PQE as a guide either from a law firm or similar in-house role within a professional services environment.
Depth of technical knowledge across both employment litigation and advisory is key.
For more information
- Amanda Chard
- Head of Interim Legal Search
- Marsden
Senior Employment Counsel - Contract, Remote in Manchester employer: Marsden
Marsden is an exceptional employer that champions a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Marsden offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to engage in cutting-edge projects within a supportive team environment. Join us to be part of a high-growth firm where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.
