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Employment Legal Counsel
Robert Walters UK
Manchester
Hybrid
GBP 65,000 - 75,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a skilled Employment Legal Counsel to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential legal advice on employment law, supporting the organization in navigating complex legal landscapes. You'll collaborate with HR to ensure compliance and risk management while training staff on legal matters. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly influence the success of a global leader in the legal field, with a hybrid work environment and a focus on in-house generalist responsibilities. If you're passionate about employment law and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.
Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in employment law.
- Broad knowledge of employment law and practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on employment law to internal stakeholders.
- Manage employment-related legal matters and compliance.
Skills
Education
Job description
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Employment Legal Counsel to join their team. You will provide critical employment law advice and solutions, safeguarding operations and supporting growth strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the success of a global leader. They operate in over 50 countries and are one of the world’s largest employers, with a global workforce of more than 400,000 people. The company generates annual revenues of approximately €22 billion. This will be a 12-month FTC.
What you'll do:
- Provide effective legal advice on all areas of employment law as required by internal stakeholders across the organisation.
- Manage effective legal advice and support on all aspects of employment-related matters.
- Advise on collective (as well as individual) employment matters including consultation procedures, restructuring, and redundancies.
- Support the business with the introduction of new legislation to ensure compliant processes and effective risk management.
- Collaborate with the HR community in providing legal training to HR and the business on all areas of employment law and HR policies.
- Raise and maintain levels of awareness and compliance within the organisation.
What you bring:
- Qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK or equivalent jurisdiction with employment law experience (ideally 3 years PQE+).
- Broad knowledge and experience of employment law and practice.
- Strong skills in negotiation, drafting, legal analysis, and problem resolution.
- Ability to advise on legal and commercial options.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch:
Ciaran.ONeill@RobertWalters.com
07721019717
About the job:
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Legal
Focus: In-house & Generalist
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Manchester
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Job Reference: FI3RRI-E89938D5
Date posted: 16 April 2025
Consultant: Ciaran O'Neill
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