Senior Employment Counsel

London Permanent View Job Description
The Senior Employment Counsel will be responsible for taking on lead role in providing high-quality legal advice on a full range of employment matters. This role will report to the Deputy General Counsel but will take full ownership of the relationship between Legal and HR, ensuring all work force issues & queries are supported.
  • An opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to take a lead role
  • Join a great legal team in a high quality organisation in the Healthcare sector

About Our Client

The organisation is a leading player in the healthcare industry, with a substantial team of over 8,000 dedicated professionals. It operates from London, providing pioneering services and setting the benchmark for exceptional patient care.

Job Description

The role of the Lead Employment Counsel will include the following responsibilities:

  • Overseeing the whole spectrum of workforce issues, including but not limited to advisory work, ET case management, transactional advice.
  • Working with key stakeholders including our HR department and external employment advisers.
  • Ensuring the provision of timely and effective legal advice to the Group and senior management.
  • Manage and mitigate legal risks related to employment issues.
  • Advise on dispute resolution and manage employment litigation cases.
  • Conduct training sessions for HR and management on legal matters.
  • Represent the legal department in cross-functional projects.
  • Stay updated with the latest developments in healthcare law and regulations.

The Successful Applicant

Suitable candidates for the Lead Employment Counsel would have the following qualifications and experience:

  • A qualified solicitor in the UK or relevant jurisdiction
  • Significant experience in handling employment-related legal issues.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and regulations.
  • Experience working in the healthcare industry is desirable.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive package with strong salary and bonus potential
  • Hybrid working pattern



Contact
Tom Hart
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6487437
Phone number
0207 2692498

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Employment / Pensions / Immigration
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Hart
Consultant phone
0207 2692498
Job reference
JN-072024-6487437