Employment Lawyer

Employment Lawyer (5–7 PQE) Global Financial Services Organisation Location: London (Hybrid) Are you a skilled employment lawyer ready to take the next step in your career within a dynamic, international financial services environment? We’re seeking a confident, commercially astute professional to join our in-house legal team in London as a Employment Counsel . This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a global organisation, supporting operations across EMEA and Asia. You’ll be working closely with senior employment lawyers, HR, Compliance, and business leaders to advise on a wide range of employment-related legal matters in a highly regulated and fast-paced setting. Key Responsibilities As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide hands-on legal support across the full employment lifecycle, including: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating employment contracts and agreements Updating and maintaining employee handbooks, policies and procedures Advising on performance management, disciplinary actions, grievances, and workplace investigations Supporting HR and business teams on compensation, benefits, and regulatory compliance Responding to regulatory investigations and enquiries Advising on data privacy and employment-related data issues Contributing to internal legal and HR training, knowledge-sharing and best practices Supporting high-level presentations and reporting on employment matters to senior leadership Requirements: 5–7 years PQE as an employment lawyer in-house or at a leading law firm Significant experience advising clients in financial services (preferably investment banking) Practical exposure to international employment law, particularly across EMEA and Asia A collaborative and commercial mindset, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to thrive under pressure and manage a varied, high-volume workload Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025