Legal Counsel - Employment

Job description

Danos has been mandated on an exclusive opportunity for an Employment Counsel (5-8 PQE) to join a dynamic in-house team supporting a rapidly growing, internationally active asset management firm. This is a broad and impactful role, working closely with HR and senior business stakeholders to deliver pragmatic legal support across a range of employment matters globally.

Responsibilities:

• Providing commercially focused employment law advice, with a primary focus on UK law alongside broader international matters
• Acting as a trusted legal partner to HR and business leaders on people-related initiatives, risk management and policy development
• Supporting the management of employment disputes and litigation, coordinating with external counsel as needed
• Collaborating with colleagues across regional offices on cross-border employment issues
• Contributing to the development and roll-out of employment policies and best practices

Your Profile:

• A qualified lawyer with 5+ years' PQE. A blend of private practice and in house would be ideal, although candidates with a strong practice background will be considered.
• Strong UK employment law expertise, with the confidence to work across several jurisdictions.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
• A background in financial services is essential.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working across international teams and navigating cross-border complexity

Please reach out to tkretzmer@thedanosgroup.com for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-05-2026

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