Legal Counsel (Employment)

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Role Overview As Legal Counsel (Employment) at Oxfam, you will play a pivotal role in supporting teams across Oxfam GB on a wide range of employment‑related queries and litigation, both in the UK and globally. You will advise country programmes worldwide alongside UK‑based HR colleagues on complex employment law matters, delivering clear, practical guidance that aligns with Oxfam's values and balances legal, operational and reputational risks. A key part of this role will be helping Oxfam understand and apply the law in ways that advance its Equality and Anti‑Racist Strategies, including advising on positive action and other lawful measures that promote equity and inclusion across the organisation. As a member of the OGB Legal Team, you will also contribute beyond employment law, providing commercially astute advice on a broader range of legal issues as needed to support Oxfam's strategic priorities. This is a collaborative and impactful role, ideal for someone who can combine technical expertise with sound judgement and a commitment to Oxfam's mission. We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we're open to speaking about flexible arrangements that might work for you. The role would work particularly well within our Hybrid Working guidelines, including regular home‑based work. The successful candidate would be expected to be based in our Oxford office one day per month. Oxfam is committed to preventing unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct, and to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct, and we place a high priority on recruiting those who demonstrate it. The post holder will undertake appropriate training and is responsible for understanding and working within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in relevant recruitment schemes that require disclosure of any findings of sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment during previous employment. Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
5+ years PQE and legally qualified in the UK Experience of advising on complex and varying UK employment law and HR matters, including investigations and whistleblowing Broad commercial experience either in‑house or private practice advising a range of stakeholders Ability to support colleagues internationally on employee relations processes, employment disputes and litigation Experience of advising on the drafting of HR policies and procedures Ability to identify key legal questions within complex queries and manage responses in accordance with legal team workload, level of legal risk identified and organisational priorities Experience of producing guidance notes and training Ability to work equally in a detail‑focused manner as well as big‑picture oriented, so as to effectively prioritise workload and projects
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, including within Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring We want and need everyone, and that means we need you
Benefits We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff, including flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. Learning & Development From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in‑house courses, e‑learning modules, on‑the‑job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. About Oxfam Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn't inevitable. It's an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women's right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won't stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good. Oxfam works with more than 90 communities across 21 partner organisations worldwide to improve lives through humanitarian, development and campaigning work. It is driven by the belief that poverty can be overcome. We are committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Oxford
Job Type:
FullTime

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