Senior Employment Counsel
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, Berkshire
- Salary
- £75000 - £80000 per annum
- Posted
- 22 Jul 2022
- Closes
- 19 Aug 2022
- Ref
- JN -072022-5695283
- Contact
- Chris Tonkiss
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Employment
- PQE Level
- 5-7
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The postholder will be a senior employment lawyer within the organisation, advising senior management across the group function and will report to the Head of the Employment Legal Team. On a day-to-day basis, the postholder will be expected to work collaboratively and proactively with a wide range of internal clients and external stakeholders.
Client Details
Our client is an established driver of high quality research and education, with a global reach.
Description
- To provide expert advice and guidance in the preparation and presentation of cases including disciplinary and grievance procedures for all staff; - To provide expert advice and instruction on the conduct of sensitive and high profile litigation in employment matters;- To advise on a range of additional legal matters that may affect the organisation;- To provide advice and assistance in the creation of policies and procedures in direct response to changes in legislation and the needs of the organisation; - To provide training for internal stakeholders who have compliance and legal obligations;- To conduct complex legal research including: case law, contextual research for litigation cases and researching current legal works to clarify implications for departments in the wider organisation- To deal with projects with significant strategic importance to the organisation.Profile
Qualified solicitor in England & wales with significant PQE
Eloquent and technically gifted with an ability to draft from a blank sheet
Confident in communicating both orally and written to a range of internal and external senior stakeholders
An ability to work to the highest standard with a good deal of autonomy
Job Offer
A competitive base salary
Generous pension contribution and annual leave allowance
Hybrid working model
Fantastic and unique office location and work environment