Employment Lawyer

Job description

We are supporting a global organisation in the search for an experienced Employment Legal Counsel to join its international legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded employment lawyer to work closely with HR, leadership, and business stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will provide practical and strategic advice on a broad range of employment law matters, helping to manage legal risk while supporting business objectives in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on employment law issues across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, performance management, grievances, investigations, and terminations.
• Draft, review, and maintain employment contracts, workplace policies, handbooks, and related documentation.
• Partner with HR and management teams to resolve employee relations matters and support organisational change initiatives.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning, contractor and employee classification, compensation, and compliance matters.
• Manage employment-related legal risk and ensure adherence to relevant legislation and internal policies.
• Liaise with external counsel where specialist local advice is required.
• Deliver employment law training and support internal compliance and data privacy matters.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK employment legislation; international experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and drafting skills.
• Commercially focused with the ability to balance legal risk and business priorities.
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-moving, global environment.

This role offers broad exposure to international employment matters and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation.

Please contact Sarah sturnbull@kgglobal.co.uk if you have the skills above and would be interested in discussing in more detail.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-06-2026

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