International Employment Lawyer

We are seeking to recruit an experienced solicitor with Employment Law expertise to join our Legal team based in our London office, who has knowledge of United Kingdom (UK) employment laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to global investment banks. Experience with and awareness of applicable European Union (EU) employment law is ideal.

The successful candidate will support the international offices of Mizuho Greenhill, providing expert legal advice on the Company’s compliance with a wide variety of employment-related laws and regulations, as well as employment litigation support. You will apply these laws in day-to-day situations, and give real-time, practical, and actionable advice to business clients across our international offices.

This is a hybrid role and based in our UK office.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Litigation & Employment team of Legal for Mizuho Americas.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary employment lawyer for each of the Greenhill international offices.
• Partner with and advise HR colleagues by providing timely and practical advice on a wide variety of employment, contractual, labor, benefits, performance management, leaves, non-solicitation, non-competition, restrictive covenant, termination, and classification matters.
• Advise on new hire offer contracts, including executive employment agreements.
• Partner with HR and outside immigration counsel to manage visa and other immigration matters.
• Provide legal advice to HR and other internal stakeholders on employment-related policies, processes, and templates to reflect applicable laws and regulations.
• As a member of the Legal Division “Litigation & Employment Team”, you will provide legal support on employment litigation and investigation matters (including leading internal investigations).
• Provide advice to streamline employment processes and practices while remaining compliant with applicable law.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, and proactively prepare to comply with changes in all aspects of the employment life cycle.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned by your manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5-6 years Post Qualified Experience (PQE) solicitor.
• Bachelor of Laws from an accredited law school in the U.K. or EU.
• Extensive experience in UK and EU employment law (ideally within a law firm or financial institution). Detailed, country-specific substantive law background is not required for every jurisdiction within the coverage area.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate laws, rules and regulations into practical business solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at presenting legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to work proactively, independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and regulatory databases covering UK and European law.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume outlining their relevant experience and expertise in UK and European employment law.

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions.