International Employment Lawyer
Posted 1 day 11 hours ago by Mizuho Financial Group Inc.
International Employment Counsel (UK) Specialist in UK Employment Laws. We are seeking an experienced solicitor with Employment Law expertise to join our Legal team in London, focusing on UK employment laws, rules, and regulations applicable to global investment banks. Experience with EU employment law is ideal. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice to the international offices of Mizuho Greenhill on compliance with a wide variety of employment related laws and regulations, and will support employment litigation.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the primary employment lawyer for each of the Greenhill international offices.
- Partner with and advise HR colleagues, providing timely and practical advice on employment, contractual, labor, benefits, performance management, leaves, non solicitation, non competition, restrictive covenants, termination, and classification matters.
- Advise on new hire offer contracts, including executive employment agreements.
- Partner with HR and outside immigration counsel to manage visa and other immigration matters.
- Provide legal advice on employment related policies, processes, and templates to reflect applicable laws and regulations.
- Offer legal support on employment litigation and investigation matters (including leading internal investigations).
- Advise to streamline employment processes and practices while remaining compliant with applicable law.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and proactively prepare to respond to legislative changes throughout the employment life cycle.
- Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned by management.
- At least 5-6 years Post Qualified Experience (PQE) as a solicitor.
- Bachelor of Laws from an accredited law school in the UK or EU.
- Extensive experience in UK and EU employment law (ideally within a law firm or financial institution).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate laws, rules and regulations into practical business solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at presenting legal concepts clearly to non legal stakeholders.
- Ability to work proactively, independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and regulatory databases covering UK and European law.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Competitive total rewards package.
- Hybrid working program; opportunities for remote work depend on role, department needs and local laws and regulatory obligations.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E Verify program and maintain a drug free workplace, reserving the right to require pre and post hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.