Employment Counsel

Rutherford is looking for a Employment Counsel

Job description

Our Client, a high performing alternative investment manager, is looking for an experienced mid-level employment counsel to join the team in its London Headquarters.


This is a high-impact, commercially focused role supporting a multi-jurisdictional business with a global footprint. The position sits within a lean, collaborative team and offers significant responsibility and exposure.


The Role


  • Provide day-to-day employment law advice to senior stakeholders
  • Manage grievances, investigations, disciplinaries and terminations
  • Support and oversee Employment Tribunal matters
  • Draft and update employment documentation and contracts
  • Coordinate with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
  • Contribute to process optimisation and legal tech initiatives


The role is advisory-led, with increasing exposure to contentious matters as the business scales.


Candidate Profile

  • c. 5–12 years’ PQE in employment law - with a strong private practice track highy desirable
  • In-house experience - desirable but not mandatory
  • E&W-qualified preferred - open to other common law jurisdictions too
  • Strong advisory experience, ideally with some litigation exposure
  • Interest in legal technology and AI tools advantageous

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Greater London
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
13-06-2026
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

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