Employment Senior Legal Counsel

Posted 22 hours 11 minutes ago by Michael Page (UK)

Permanent
Full Time
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
  • Lead national employment law portfolio in FS industry
  • Hybrid Birmingham role with broad in house responsibility

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a leading financial services organisation with a strong UK presence and expanding national footprint. Known for a values driven culture of respect, integrity, excellence and service, the firm has won accolades for exceptional employee experience and inclusion. Colleagues benefit from structured career development, global networking opportunities and participation in staff share award programmes recognising strong company performance.

Job Description

The Senior Employment Solicitor will be:



  • Leading high value and high profile employment matters nationally, providing proactive legal advice


  • Drafting, negotiating and overseeing settlement agreements and senior-level employment contracts


  • Advising on disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, redundancy and regulatory matters across the FS sector


  • Partnering with HR and senior stakeholders to shape employment policies and risk mitigation strategies


  • Mentoring junior legal colleagues and contributing to best practice processes and training

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Employment Solicitor should be:



  • A solicitor or equivalent with at least 8+ years PQE in employment law, with FS experience preferred


  • Skilled in complex employment litigation avoidance, settlements, TUPE and restructures


  • Comfortable advising senior internal stakeholders and liaising effectively with HR and compliance teams


  • Able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a national legal function


  • Confident in drafting policies and delivering training to non legal colleagues

What's on Offer

On offer for the successful candidate is:

  • A competitive salary of £100,000-£120,000 + bonus
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangement
  • Opportunity to grow within a large corporate business with grow plans


If you're an experienced Senior Employment Solicitor, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.