Head of Legal - Employment

• Join a large and well-known FTSE listed Consumer & Hospitality Brand.
• Establish the organisation's Employment function.

About Our Client

A renowned FTSE listed Consumer & Hospitality brand with over 35,000 employees across the UK and Europe.

Job Description

The responsibilities for the Head of Legal - Employment include:

• Advising the business, including members of the Executive Committee and senior leaders, on employment legal matters and implications.
• Partnering with the People Function to provide strategic solutions to people-related issues in support of overall strategy, purpose, and values.
• Developing legally sound policies and programs in all areas of labour and employment law.
• Managing employment law matters across the Group, including the UK, Germany, and Ireland.
• Reviewing employee handbooks, employment contracts, service agreements, settlement agreements, and other legal documents regularly.
• Advising on the implementation of legislation, guidance, and case law, including ESG reporting and pay transparency requirements.
• Providing practical, commercial legal advice on contentious employment issues, conducting risk assessments, and developing strategies for legal defence and regulatory responses.
• Maintaining the employment legal risk register and ensuring appropriate stakeholder actions.
• Monitoring trends and changes in employment laws to provide proactive advice.
• Supporting strategic projects by assessing legal implications and advising on risk mitigation.
• Advising on employment immigration matters, including sponsorship and licensing, ensuring compliance.
• Providing guidance on employment aspects of reward schemes, pensions, benefits, and other employee programs.
• Ensuring compliance with human rights and modern slavery regulations.
• Representing the business in external consultations and liaising with external bodies.

The Successful Applicant

Candidates should have:

• Qualified Solicitor in the UK or relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience in a reputable law firm or multinational corporate environment, preferably in-house, specializing in labour and employment law.
• Ability to advise HR and senior managers on complex employment issues.

What's on Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package, along with hybrid working arrangements.