Employment Lawyer

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zen Educate Full time

Job Title: Employment Lawyer

Zen Educate is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to oversee all legal matters within the organization.

The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in commercial and employment law in the UK, with a background in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) desirable but not essential.

As a Strategic Legal Advisor, you will lead on commercial law, including drafting and review of commercial contracts and agreements, and provide counsel on UK employment law, including employee relations, contracts, policies, and compliance.

You will also support M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, and integration, and advise the executive team and Board of Directors on complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, industry regulations, data protection laws, and corporate governance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead on commercial law, including drafting and review of commercial contracts and agreements
  • Lead employment law and provide counsel on UK employment law, including employee relations, contracts, policies, and compliance
  • Support M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, and integration
  • Advise the executive team and Board of Directors on complex legal matters

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of relevant experience in either commercial or employment law
  • M&A experience is highly desirable but not required
  • Experience working with executives to navigate legal matters
  • Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to the team and senior executives

What's in it for you?

  • Work that you want to talk about
  • Competitive salary
  • Ownership in the company
  • 25+ days of holiday (increases with tenure)
  • Lifelong learning opportunities

Zen Educate is a high-growth startup that is making a positive impact on the education system. We are well-funded by high-profile investors and led by start-up veterans behind two of London's most prominent tech companies. We offer a fun-loving, tight-knit team environment with a focus on solving complex problems. If you are a motivated and experienced Employment Lawyer looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

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