Job Description

OVERVIEW:

Are you our next Employment Lawyer managing HR-related legal risks and compliance across the whole of Gymshark?

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

As our in-house UK qualified employment law solicitor you will be part of the CoSec team, managing HR-related legal risks and compliance across the whole of Gymshark. You will have experience in contentious and non-contentious employment work, ideally within the retail sector or with retail experience, and be willing to apply risk management across different jurisdictions.

Specifically, you will:

Develop, update, and implement company employment policies, ensuring compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations. Provide expert guidance to HR and management on employment law matters, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour laws, leave policies, and workplace accommodations. Conduct regular audits of policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and industry best practices. Lead or support internal investigations related to employment concerns, employee relations issues, and policy violations. Develop and deliver training programs on employment law topics, workplace policies, and best practices for managers and employees. Collaborate with the People team to respond to employment-related claims, litigation, and regulatory inquiries. Monitor changes in labour laws and industry trends to recommend proactive updates to company policies. Maintain detailed and accurate records of policies, investigations, and compliance activities

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Post qualified experience as a solicitor, practicing UK employment law. Strong knowledge of applicable HR laws and regulations. Experience conducting workplace investigations and handling employee relations matters, Including settlement and severance negotiations. Experience in drafting employment contracts and policies

WHAT YOU COULD ALSO HAVE:

Experience in the retail / consumer sector International experience, whether working in private practice or in industry An agile and risk-based approach and a curiosity for learning about the labour laws in the key territories where Gymshark trades.

This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least 3 days a week in GSIQ, Solihull, UK.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We're an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We're committed to finding reasonable adjustments for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. If you'd like to request a reasonable adjustment please email talent@gymshark.com.

ABOUT US.

We're here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up - for themselves - to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It's what we want for our community, and our team. A team that's growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark's future. Our plans are ambitious, and we're looking for people who want to join us for the ride - our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

Competitive 'Win Together, Lose Together' Bonus

Choice of Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan, paid for by us!

25 days holidays + your birthday and all the Bank Holidays which can be substituted and taken whenever you want.

A truly Flexible Working Culture

A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment

Employer pension contributions up to 7%

Life Assurance at four times your basic salary

50% Gymshark Discount

Gymshark Gift Card for each year of service

? Discounts, Cashback and Savings programme

Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support

Great Training and Learning Resources

Choice of hardware and access to the best software

Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell

Very Generous Family Leave package - we support you extending your family

Refuel - Healthy fresh food at GSHQ

??? Lifting Club (LC) Gym Membership

Free monthly massages

Beauty and Barber facilities

Free on-site parking