Senior Legal Counsel, Employment (London)

About Bauer Media Group We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from audio broadcasting and entertainment to print and online publishing and out-of-home advertising, alongside investments in other media-related sectors. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrity magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. We are also one of the largest outdoor advertising businesses in Europe, with operations spanning 12 European countries, helping advertisers reach millions of consumers through 110,000 out-of-home assets. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment to join our UK Legal Department. Reporting to the General Counsel, UK Audio, you’ll act as a key advisor on employment law matters across our UK operations — spanning audio, publishing, and outdoor advertising. In addition to the broader UK and Group legal teams, the role will also work closely with Bauer Media’s UK Human Resources, Payroll, Facilities and Tax functions, building trusted relationships and delivering pragmatic, business-focused legal guidance in a fast-moving media environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional who thrives on variety, challenge, and strategic influence.Location : Hybrid – London or PeterboroughKey ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice on employment law issues, including employee relations, discrimination, harassment, and workplace investigationsDraft policies and internal procedures and draft, review, and advise on employment contracts, all in alignment with group-wide standards and termsConduct legal risk assessments and suggest appropriate mitigation strategiesManage or support employee-related investigations and disputesCollaborate with HR, tax, payroll and management teams to develop compliance trainingStay updated on employment law changes, and proactively advise Bauer’s HR and leadership teams on changes in legislation and its implicationsAssist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures in alignment with group-wide practicesSupport recruitment processes by providing legal insights on candidate screening and employment agreementsSkills & ExperienceEssentialQualified lawyer (England & Wales) with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience as an employment lawyerStrong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practicesExperience advising on contentious and non-contentious employment mattersExcellent judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligenceProactive and adaptable, with a continuous learning mindset and resilience under pressureConfident communicator with the ability to mediate and manage sensitive issues diplomaticallyPreferredIn-house legal experience, ideally in the media and entertainment sectorWhat’s in it for youYou’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to useYour development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge winWe have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave PayYou’ll have the opportunity for flexible workingAnd much more! Find the full details of our benefits hereIf you are looking for an exciting opportunity and you bring the necessary skills to enrich our existing team, we look forward to receiving your complete application documents. We are an international employer and equal opportunity is important to us. That\’s why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of, for example, religion, gender, skin color or disability. Date: 19 May 2025 Location: London, GB, NW1 2PL Req ID: 2783 #J-18808-Ljbffr