At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on UK employment law, manage disputes, and mentor junior lawyers.
- Company: Join a leading global bank with a strong legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for part-time arrangements.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a senior role within a prestigious financial institution.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE in UK employment law and in-house experience required.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 ยฃ per year.
We are supporting a leading MNC Bank on the appointment of a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law for a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This is a senior, established role within the Bankโs Employment Legal team, advising on a broad range of UK employment law matters across the UK and Europe, with a strong focus on day-to-day advisory, employee relations and employment disputes.
- Advising on complex employment matters including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, restructures, redundancies and terminations
- Managing employment litigation and disputes, including working closely with external counsel
- Advising on employment contracts, HR policies, internal procedures and employee-related matters
- Supporting sensitive employee issues, including Data Subject Access Requests and regulatory employment matters
- Advising on settlement strategy and negotiating settlement terms
- Providing occasional support on M&A integration and restructuring matters
- Mentoring and supervising a junior employment lawyer
Requirements:
- 5+ PQE with strong UK employment law experience
- England & Wales qualified with a current practising certificate
- Prior in-house experience is essential
- Strong experience handling employment litigation, disputes and contentious employee relations
- Excellent drafting and advisory skills across employment contracts, policies and HR matters
- Commercial, pragmatic and confident working with senior stakeholders
- Financial services or other regulated-sector experience is a plus, but not essential
Location: London
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Start: Late October / November 2026
Full-time preferred; part-time/fractional arrangements may be considered
If youโre an experienced employment lawyer looking for a senior in-house opportunity within a global financial institution, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Senior Employment Counsel | Global Bank in London employer: NOVA8
As a leading global bank, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our London office offers a collaborative culture where you can engage with senior stakeholders and tackle complex employment law issues, all while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and opportunities for mentorship. Join us to be part of a prestigious institution that values your expertise and supports your career development in the financial services sector.
