Employment Lawyer

Job description

Employment Lawyer

Location: London

Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Performance Bonus

WFH: 3 days office-based

Reporting to: Head of Employment

Direct Reports: N/A

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Advising on all aspects of employment law, including employment-related regulatory issues such as the application of the SMCR and the FCA’s Code of Conduct.
• Providing legal support to the group throughout the entire employee life cycle.
• Supporting the corporate and commercial legal functions.
• Advising on regulatory issues associated with financial services and banking.
• Liaising with external counsel.
• Providing advice on compensation arrangements, including on the operation of malus and clawback, deferred compensation arrangements and remuneration policies.
• Providing employment law training to the People team and wider business.
• Instructing and working with outside counsel where necessary on specialist matters.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer or similar qualification.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong technical employment law experience and good knowledge of UK employment law.
• Some prior in-house experience would be beneficial, ideally in financial services or another regulated environment.
• Strong experience supporting growing businesses on international employment law and HR matters.
• Capable of working independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong expertise in drafting employment documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Strong listening skills.

Our ambition is simple – to do our best for our people, clients and communities. We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond - this starts with hiring the best talent without consideration of race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

22-12-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English