At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead employment matters and manage legal risks for a global financial services firm.
- Company: Join a leading global organisation with a strong focus on compliance and transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with direct access to executive leadership and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by advising on high-profile employment issues and shaping company strategy.
- Qualifications: 10+ PQE employment lawyer with experience in complex legal matters across jurisdictions.
The predicted salary is between 112500 - 137500 £ per year.
The Client: A leading global financial services firm is looking for a 10+ PQE employment lawyer to lead on employment matters at group level. The role partners closely with executive leadership, HR, Risk, Compliance and business leaders to manage legal risk, support business transformation, and ensure compliance with employment legislation across multiple jurisdictions. Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel, you will take on a broad in-house employment role covering a full suite of contentious and non-contentious matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction on complex and high profile employment matters, including workforce restructuring, executive employment issues, employee relations, investigations, litigation, regulatory developments, M&A transactions and organisational transformation initiatives.
- Lead and manage significant employment litigation, tribunal claims and regulatory investigations.
- Be the point person for the executive team in relation to employment matters.
Qualifications:
- 10+ PQE employment lawyer, preferably with experience in a law firm or in-house.
- Extensive experience advising on complex employment matters across multiple jurisdictions.
- Proven track record of managing high-profile employment litigation and investigations.
- Experience supporting corporate transactions, restructurings and transformation programmes.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and stakeholders at Board level.
*Candidates outside of this PQE range with the prerequisite experience would be considered for this role.
Group Lead Employment Counsel, Leading Global Organisation in City of London employer: Taylor Root
As a leading global insurance firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong emphasis on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and encourage collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that every team member's contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our firm not only provides competitive benefits but also promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the legal field.
