Senior Employment Lawyer in Brighton

Capital One is at an exciting point in its history as it grows around the world. To support that, we are looking for a Senior Employment Lawyer who will be based in our UK legal team, to serve our International and US HR and Employment legal teams. The role will include providing legal advice on UK employment law to existing Capital One businesses, as well as supporting the integration of new businesses and workforces into the UK footprint. You will be reporting to the Senior Director, Employment and Benefits Law and have strong connections to a group of employment lawyers that are working increasingly globally.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice in relation to all aspects of Capital One's compliance with employment law, including in relation to the preparation for, and result of, mergers and acquisitions.
• Advising on (and where necessary, drafting) hiring practices, employment contracts, terminations, benefits, workplace policies, and employee relations.
• Being a beacon for UK employment law knowledge and expertise, including preparation and delivery of employment law training across the organisation, including the HR functions the role supports.
• Supporting the management of any employee disputes, including employment tribunal claims.
• Developing a strong relationship with International HR teams to understand and provide strategic support across their objectives and priorities.
• Partnering with HR risk and compliance stakeholders to identify, navigate and report on HR‑related risks.
• Advising on data protection issues impacting associates and Capital One, including the processing of employee data and handling Data Subject Access requests.
• Providing regulatory advice to Capital One's businesses in the region, including EU AI, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements as needed.
• Working alongside external counsel to support the delivery of legal advice and support, where necessary.
• Building a network – both internally, through building relationships with the broader Capital One Enterprise, and externally, through external counsel and other in-house teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• A very high level of subject‑matter expertise and an ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supporting others to make well informed decisions quickly.
• Very high level of confidence to work with a broad range of stakeholders in different businesses and geographies.
• A strong understanding of employment law in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
• Exceptional judgment, having confidence in decisions, whilst also knowing when to elevate matters.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and integrate with HR and senior leadership teams, in order to understand and support across their priorities and working styles.

Working Arrangement

This is a permanent position based in our London office. We embrace a hybrid approach to work, with three days a week in the office (Tuesday‑Thursday) and two days work‑from‑home (Monday and Friday).

Benefits

• Competitive pension and performance‑based bonus schemes.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure, with an option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Premium private medical insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications.

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