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Senior Employment Counsel, Global Financial Services Group

Michael Page Legal
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A global banking group is seeking a Senior Employment Counsel to join their Legal and HR teams at their London headquarters, focusing on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
  • The role requires a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with proven experience in the Financial Services sector and knowledge of UK & European employment law.
  • Key responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting employment contracts, handling disputes, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • The position offers a base salary of up to £140,000, depending on experience, along with additional benefits such as a 10% pension and private medical insurance.
  • Candidates must be able to commute to London on a weekly basis and possess excellent negotiation and communication skills.

A global banking group with a rich history in the commercial and investment banking services are searching for a Senior Employment Counsel to join the Legal and HR functions. Heading up the day-to-day employment business needs including non-contentious and contentious work, the individual will be required to commute into the London office on a weekly hybrid basis.

Client Details

A top 20 banking group globally, our client has a rich history covering commercial and investment banking services with the aim to provide sustainability in business. They boast a worldwide workforce of over 10,000 employees, with a commitment to excellence and integrity in all they do including their employees' development.

You will be joining their EMEA business in their London headquarters.

Description

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing legal advice on all UK & European employment law issues, with the assistance of external counsel when needed
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of employment contracts & agreements
  • Handing employment disputes and litigation as and when needed
  • Providing training to HR and stakeholders on relevant matters
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in the Financial Services sector
  • Advising on changes to employment legislation and its impact on the business
  • Supporting the wider legal function on ad hoc matters

Profile

The successful applicant should:

  • Be qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales
  • The ability to act autonomously acting as point of contact for Employment Law matters
  • Knowledge of UK & European employment law and regulation
  • Proven experience within the Financial Services sector
  • Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
  • The ability to commute into London on a weekly basis

Job Offer

Your offer package will include:

  • Base salary up to £140,000 depending on candidate experience
  • Group based income
  • Minimum non-contributory 10% pension
  • Private medical, dental, and travel insurance
  • Assisted fertility
  • And more...

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.