Job Description

We are exclusively partnering with a globally renowned organisation on a standout opportunity within their legal employment function. This high-performing and growing team plays a pivotal role in managing employment law matters across multiple international regions, including Europe, LATAM, APAC, and Canada.
This is a broad and strategically important role, offering exposure to complex employment issues, litigation management and investigations and employee disputes. It requires strong multi-jurisdictional collaboration and will work with stakeholders across the Human Resources, Employee Resources and Total Rewards teams. The role offers excellent international exposure and room for progression, making it an ideal opportunity for a dynamic and driven candidate.
110,000 - 125,000 base salary and an impressive total package including bonus, car allowance and shares. They offer hybrid working, with 3 days in the office.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on a wide range of employment issues, such as recruitment, performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, reorganisations, complex leave cases, compensation, contingent workforce matters, and internal investigations.
• Act as a global legal partner for employment matters outside the U.S., with a focus on Australia, Canada and Europe, while also supporting LATAM, APAC, the Middle East.
• Partner closely with various internal teams globally as well as manage local external counsel.
• Support with Works Council matters in key European jurisdictions.
• Draft and review employment-related policies, agreements, and procedures that align with global legal standards and business goals.
• Monitor legal developments across regions, deliver training/updates to the business and develop strong internal relationships with key internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• UK Qualified Lawyer with in-house or private practice experience (6-8 PQE+ as a guideline)
• Extensive knowledge of UK/European employment law and regulations as well as experience advising across various jurisdictions internationally.
• Proven ability to provide sound judgment and agility in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, delivering timely, business-oriented solutions.
• Excellent communication, persuasion and negotiation skills.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Company
Hays Legal provides an integrated recruitment solution to the UK's Legal and Company Secretarial sectors. Working across a nationwide network of offices, we offer employers and jobseekers a highly specialised recruitment service for permanent and interim positions across all business sectors, skill sets and levels of seniority.
We have a proven track record spanning almost 20 years in all areas of Legal and Company Secretarial recruitment, from one-off contingency requirements through to large-scale recruitment campaigns and wider employee management solutions.
We offer confidential, expert advice on job opportunities, compensation, business plans and exit strategies pertinent to professionals considering a move. We have the ear of key decision makers across all our clients and we have been instrumental in introducing and placing hundreds of fee earners and company secretaries into a vast array of organisations. From blue chip corporates, national and international firms through to niche practices, we have deep knowledge of the legal company secretary market.
If an organisation has strategic growth plans or needs incisive market analysis, we are often consulted as a first point of contact.
Company info Website Telephone 020 3465 0139 Location 107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
United Kingdom
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