Overview

We are looking for a UK qualified employment lawyer to in our London office to join our global team of 7 employment lawyers, currently based in the US, London, France and Poland.  They will be required to provide general employment legal /people regulatory advice and support across the UK, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions as needed under the general direction of the Vice President, International Employment Legal and Immigration.  This role works with and closely supports HR client groups and business stakeholders.  The role advises on UK matters and provides oversight and project management of international/multi-jurisdictional matters day to day with some supervision, including managing local outside counsel and providing practical advice and risk assessment to internal clients. 

Responsibilities

•    Provision of UK legal advice 
•    Management and practical application of international laws across the organization
•    Drafting/negotiation of standard employment documentation  
•    Corporate support (M&A /JVs/multi country projects/Tokyo 2020/TUPE/ commercial contract support) 
•    Employee data protection and immigration 
•    Day to day queries and employee relations support 

Requirements

•    Solid UK employment law experience and qualifications essential
•    Clear, concise and practical communicator (oral and written); English fluency 
•    Organised and ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment
•    Experience as junior solicitor /equivalent within the employment law team of a law firm or in-house desired
•    Exposure to international employment laws and/or multinational corporate environment an advantage

Desired Behaviours

•    Professional and calm under pressure
•    Commercial acumen and grasps concepts quickly
•    Inclusive behaviour – ensuring all key stakeholders are kept in the loop
•    Proactively moving matters on and juggling competing requests
•    Confident and ability to interact and communicate with clients across different cultures
•    Team player – flexible and hands-on approach