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Senior Employment Counsel, Global Financial Services Group

London Permanent View Job Description
A global banking group with a rich history in the commercial and investment banking services are searching for a Senior Employment Counsel to join the Legal and HR functions. Heading up the day-to-day employment business needs including non-contentious and contentious work, the individual will be required to commute into the London office on a weekly hybrid basis.
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  • Top 20 global banking group searching for a Senior Employment Solicitor
  • Heading up the EMEA Employment work with additional ad hoc legal exposure

About Our Client

A top 20 banking group globally, our client has a rich history covering commercial and investment banking services with the aim to provide sustainability in business. They boast a worldwide workforce of over 10,000 employees, with a commitment to excellence and integrity in all they do including their employees' development.

You will be joining their EMEA business in their London headquarters.

Job Description

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing legal advice on all UK & European employment law issues, with the assistance of external counsel when needed
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of employment contracts & agreements
  • Handing employment disputes and litigation as and when needed
  • Providing training to HR and stakeholders on relevant matters
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in the Financial Services sector
  • Advising on changes to employment legislation and its impact on the business
  • Supporting the wider legal function on ad hoc matters

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant should:

  • Be qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales
  • The ability to act autonomously acting as point of contact for Employment Law matters
  • Knowledge of UK & European employment law and regulation
  • Proven experience within the Financial Services sector
  • Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
  • The ability to commute into London on a weekly basis

What's on Offer

Your offer package will include:

  • Base salary up to £140,000 depending on candidate experience
  • Group based income
  • Minimum non-contributory 10% pension
  • Private medical, dental, and travel insurance
  • Assisted fertility
  • And more...
Contact
Gillian Stott
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6532849
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2346

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Employment / Pensions / Immigration
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gillian Stott
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2346
Job reference
JN-092024-6532849