Senior Employment Lawyer – International Markets (Permanent)

We are partnering with a fast-growing, emerging international business undergoing significant global expansion. As part of this growth, they are seeking a commercially minded Employment Lawyer to take ownership of employment matters across international markets.

This is a unique opportunity for a mid-level lawyer to step into a regional leadership role, working closely with senior stakeholders and shaping employment strategy across a global workforce.

The Role

Reporting into the senior legal leadership team, you will be the primary point of contact for all employment law matters across international markets. You will play a key role in supporting business growth, managing risk, and driving best practice across a diverse and international workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on all employment law matters across international markets
• Advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious issues, including disciplinary processes, grievances, redundancies, and exits
• Partner closely with HR and senior leadership to provide strategic, commercially focused advice
• Support on cross-border projects, including restructurings, integrations, and workforce expansion
• Manage and coordinate external counsel across multiple jurisdictions where required
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and internal procedures
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and evolving regulatory frameworks
• Drive consistency and best practice across international employment processes

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with c. 4–10 years’ PQE (UK or equivalent common law jurisdiction preferred)
• Strong employment law experience, ideally gained in a reputable law firm or in-house environment
• Experience advising across multiple jurisdictions strongly preferred
• Commercially astute with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving business
• Confident working autonomously and engaging directly with senior stakeholders
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills