In-house employment lawyer

A leading FTSE 250 financial institution is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their established legal division. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact by providing expert legal advice on a wide range of employment law matters, both contentious and non-contentious.The organisation is renowned for its brilliant culture and commitment to internal mobility.

What you’ll do:

• Provide expert legal advice on employment law issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions, performance management, absence management, discrimination cases, and whistleblowing incidents.
• Advise on organisational restructures, redundancies, policy development, and ensure alignment with current employment legislation.
• Monitor and interpret employment-related regulatory changes including SMCR, FCA/PRA requirements, keeping the business informed of relevant updates.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims and other employment-related disputes with professionalism and care for all parties involved.
• Liaise with external counsel when necessary and oversee litigation strategy to achieve fair outcomes for both employees and the organisation.
• Partner with People & Organisation teams on investigations, settlement agreements, employee relations matters, fostering a supportive workplace culture.
• Draft and review employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and policies to ensure clarity and compliance with legal standards.
• Deliver training sessions and coaching to People & Organisation teams as well as business stakeholders on developments in employment law.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks while supporting broader dispute resolution efforts across the organisation.
• Contribute proactively to internal investigations by providing clear guidance rooted in integrity and fairness.

What will make you successful?

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) gained from a well-respected law practice or in-house legal team specialising in employment law matters.
• Proven track record of handling both contentious and non-contentious employment issues within regulated entities or financial services environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SMCR (Senior Managers & Certification Regime), FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), and PRA (Prudential Regulation Authority) is highly desirable for this position.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships internally across departments as well as externally with legal partners or regulators.
• Commercially minded approach that takes into account wider business considerations while offering practical solutions.
• Patience in explaining technical terminology clearly so that stakeholders can easily understand complex legal concepts.
• Capacity to provide concise commercial advice tailored to specific organisational needs without unnecessary jargon.
• Openness to receiving constructive feedback from colleagues or clients in order to continuously improve skills and behaviours.
• Curious mindset combined with adaptability for thriving in high-paced environments where priorities may shift quickly.
• Commitment to acting with integrity at all times while embracing the philosophy of treating customers and colleagues fairly.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates