In-House Employment Counsel

7 days ago


London, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

Your new company
The company is one of the leading names within the telecommunication industry with offices based in Europe and the US.
Your new role
You will join the legal team based in London as the sole employment lawyer, working closely with HR. This position will cover all employment matters for both the UK and the European region. This role will report directly to the VP Legal based out of Amsterdam. You will need to hit the ground running and provide advice relating to employment matters, work closely with stakeholders, and keep up to date on UK employment law matters and provide advice on upcoming projects.
What you'll need to succeed

  • You will need to be 4+ PQE (guidelines only) with a current practising certificate from England and Wales.
  • Previous experience and being an employment lawyer either at a top law firm or an in-house legal team. The ideal candidate would have a combination of both.
  • Experience working with stakeholders and being able to perform in an agile legal team.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
  • Immediate Availability.

What you'll get in return

  • You will get a highly competitive day rate (inside IR35).
  • Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
  • Potential for extension to contract.

What you need to do now

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