Complex Employment Law Advisor

4 days ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Starling Bank Limited Full time

Role Overview

The senior employment lawyer will be responsible for providing expert advice on all aspects of employment law, including advising the People team and wider business on employment-related regulatory issues, managing legal support throughout the employee life cycle, and providing training to the People team and wider business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advising the People team and wider business on employment-related regulatory issues
  • Managing legal support throughout the employee life cycle
  • Providing training to the People team and wider business

Requirements

  • Excellent legal training and 6-10 years' PQE gained at a law firm and/or in-house
  • Very strong technical employment law experience
  • Experience of banking and financial services
  • Experience handling regulatory issues in the context of the SMCR, conduct, remuneration matters, and regulatory inquiries

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of £80,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
  • An extra day's holiday for your birthday
  • Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
  • 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
  • Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
  • Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
  • Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care
  • Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
  • Generous family-friendly policies
  • Incentivised refer a friend scheme
  • Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
  • Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing

About Us

We are a leading UK bank that is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and making a positive impact in the community. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference.



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