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Legal Counsel

  • Location:

    Greater London

  • Sector:

    In-house Legal

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Octavian Donnelly

  • Contact email:

    octavian@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    020 3137 4187

  • Published:

    4 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-03-19

​Our Client

A London headquartered global investment manager, is looking to strengthen their legal function with an experienced employment and benefits lawyer. The ideal candidate would be a well rounded corporate counsel and have 3-7 years PQE with a good practice background and a strong in-house secondment or in-house track record in a Tier 1 financial services environment, specialising in Employment & Benefits law.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on all employment related matters

  • Develop and implement employment policies and procedures

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations

  • Handle employment litigation matters

  • Conduct internal investigations into employment matters

  • Advise on disciplinary and grievance procedures

  • Work closely with HR and management teams

Requirements:

  • Strong academic track record

  • Minimum 3 years' post qualified experience.

  • Must be an England & Wales qualified solicitor

  • Multi-jurisdictional experience highly desirable - particularly Ireland and Jersey

  • Good in-house secondment in a recognised CIB or Asset Manager - or in-house position

  • Must have the right to work in the UK - this role will not be sponsored

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Octavian Donnelly.
Email: octavian@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3137 4187