Employment Law Advisor

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Western Union Full time

Western Union seeks a skilled Employment Paralegal to support the Company's Employment Law Team in providing strategic legal and regulatory support for Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' experience as a paralegal with a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably with a focus on employment law. A degree in law or postgraduate diploma in law with applicable work experience is also required.

This role involves direct engagement with business leaders, human resource professionals, outside counsel, legal and corporate colleagues, and other key stakeholders. The Employment Paralegal will provide professional legal support to lawyers in the Employment Law Group and Legal Department in the form of advanced legal research, drafting of legal documents, negotiating contracts, and assisting with discovery and preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials.

The position focuses on employment law and human resource-related matters and will be responsible for the design and maintenance of related records and documentation. This includes developing and enhancing employment law and human resource-related guidelines, policies, and procedures as well as providing training to various levels of employees.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Employment Law Team in Western Union's Legal Department with a specific focus on supporting the Employment Counsel responsible for Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions.
  • Provide professional legal support to lawyers in the Employment Law Group and Legal Department in the form of advanced legal research, drafting of legal documents, negotiating contracts, and assisting with discovery and preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials.
  • Develop and enhance employment law and human resource-related guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide training to various levels of employees.
Requirements:
  • 3-5 years' experience as a paralegal with a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably with a focus on employment law.
  • Degree in law or postgraduate diploma in law with applicable work experience.
  • Strong research and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide analytical and consultative advice.
  • Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external stakeholders.
  • Capable of routinely working with highly confidential and sensitive information.
  • Collaborative team player.

This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days annual leave, comprehensive life and medical cover, contributory pension plan, and comprehensive corporate benefits.



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