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Employment Counsel- £700-850pd (remote option)

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Global business in the entertainment industry requires an Employment Lawyer to cover a period of maternity leave for 10-12 months.

The role is hybrid based in the company’s UK headquarters in Surrey – whilst the majority of staff spend 1-3 days in the office, fully remote working can be considered for the right candidate.

Start Date: early April

The position is predominantly covering employment law work in Sweden, Finland, Romania and the Czech Republic so experience of matters in at least 1-2 of these territories is required. And you must possess the right to work in the UK – unfortunately sponsorship cannot be provided.

You will act as primary employment counsel for operations in Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, and Romania and act as additional support in the UK, Ireland and Switzerland on an ad hoc basis.

Managing all types of day-to-day employment law matters, like hiring; performance management and termination; wage and hour rules; disability accommodation; harassment, discrimination and bullying; contingent worker issues; investigations and related litigation.

Supporting policy reviews and ensuring all policies are as globally consistent as possible in the relevant territories, as well as the management of investigations and complex employment issues.

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

Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Employment

Industry: Leisure and Sport

Salary: £700 - £850 per day

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Surrey

Job Reference: P59F02-7D114527

Date posted: 20 February 2026

Consultant: Jon Lucas