In-House Employment Lawyer | Elite International Law Firm | London

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its in-house legal team in London. This is a rare opportunity to work within the firm’s General Counsel team, advising on internal employment law matters across its global offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of employment issues affecting the firm’s internal operations.
• Advise on disciplinary matters, grievances, performance management, redundancies, and employee relations.
• Support on employment litigation and regulatory matters involving staff and partners.
• Draft and review employment-related policies, contracts, and procedures in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with HR, senior management, and global legal colleagues to ensure consistent and compliant employment practices.

• Candidate Profile:

  • England & Wales qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law.
  • Strong advisory experience, ideally gained at a top law firm or in-house legal team.
  • Commercial, pragmatic, and confident in working directly with senior stakeholders.
  • Discreet, professional, and able to handle sensitive matters with tact and integrity.

  
  

  Location: London (hybrid working available)

  
  

  Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience and flexible hours.

  
  

  This is a unique in-house opportunity to support the operations of one of the world’s most prestigious law firms while gaining exposure to complex, high-level employment law matters.