Employment Counsel
Senior Employment Solicitor – Leading UK Business, East Midlands
Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for a new challenge In-house? Join a leading UK business based in the East Midlands as an Employment Counsel and play a pivotal role in providing expert legal advice to ensure the company’s compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal advice on all aspects of employment law, ensuring the company remains fully compliant with current legislation.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the HR department, understanding and supporting their objectives and priorities.
- Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory changes, ensuring the business is prepared and responsive to evolving employment law.
- Provide expert guidance on data protection issues in relation to employee data and HR processes.
- Report directly to the Head of Legal and work collaboratively with other departments to mitigate risk and resolve legal challenges.
About You:
- Qualified solicitor with 8 years+ PQE and significant experience in employment law, ideally gained within a commercial or in-house setting.
- Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and best practices.
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships with HR teams and senior management.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and accessible way.
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of data protection law and its application in an employment context.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing business, offering the chance to influence key decisions and work on a wide range of legal matters. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Legal and have the opportunity to shape the company’s employment law strategy.
Location: East Midlands
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits
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