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Legal Counsel Regulatory Affairs
Legal Counsel Regulatory Affairs
Legal Counsel Regulatory Affairs
Posted 7 days ago
- London, Greater London
- Any
- External
Are you a legal professional specializing in employment law and human relations? An opportunity has opened up within the in-house legal team at a top corporate that employs over 30k people in the UK.
As one of three Employment Lawyers, you will play a crucial role in advising the business on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring compliance, managing risks, and fostering a positive work environment. You'll collaborate closely with HR, Policy, PR and senior management, offering strategic advice and tailored solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert legal guidance to the local people & culture teams on complying with employment laws within the specified region.
Identify and address employment legal and compliance gaps, offering proactive advice and aiding in the development of recommended actions and policies.
Stay updated on emerging employment laws and regulations, collaborating with the people & culture teams to create a compliance plan and program.
Develop and review employment-related policies and procedures, providing necessary guidance and documentation support to people & culture teams, including Employee Relations.
Oversee employment-related disputes, litigation, and regulatory proceedings, which may involve managing external legal counsel.
Support and advise Employee Relations on investigations related to employee complaints and workplace concerns, as required.
Demonstrate keen attention to detail and a track record of effectively managing multiple, competing priorities with minimal supervision.
Exhibit strong communication, listening, interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills, enabling you to assess risks and offer clear and confident guidance to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Qualified solicitor within England & Wales (1-4 PQE).
Proven track record of successfully advising on complex UK employment matters and dispute resolution (whistleblowing) ideally within a large organisation.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey legal concepts clearly.
Business-oriented mindset, aligning legal strategies with client objectives.
As one of three Employment Lawyers, you will play a crucial role in advising the business on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring compliance, managing risks, and fostering a positive work environment. You'll collaborate closely with HR, Policy, PR and senior management, offering strategic advice and tailored solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert legal guidance to the local people & culture teams on complying with employment laws within the specified region.
Identify and address employment legal and compliance gaps, offering proactive advice and aiding in the development of recommended actions and policies.
Stay updated on emerging employment laws and regulations, collaborating with the people & culture teams to create a compliance plan and program.
Develop and review employment-related policies and procedures, providing necessary guidance and documentation support to people & culture teams, including Employee Relations.
Oversee employment-related disputes, litigation, and regulatory proceedings, which may involve managing external legal counsel.
Support and advise Employee Relations on investigations related to employee complaints and workplace concerns, as required.
Demonstrate keen attention to detail and a track record of effectively managing multiple, competing priorities with minimal supervision.
Exhibit strong communication, listening, interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills, enabling you to assess risks and offer clear and confident guidance to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Qualified solicitor within England & Wales (1-4 PQE).
Proven track record of successfully advising on complex UK employment matters and dispute resolution (whistleblowing) ideally within a large organisation.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey legal concepts clearly.
Business-oriented mindset, aligning legal strategies with client objectives.