Senior Employment Counsel - Hybrid UK, 12‑Month FTC

Equiniti Trust Company, LLC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international stakeholder services firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in employment law for a 12-month FTC. This role will focus on managing Employment Tribunal cases and providing support to the People Team on complex employee relations matters. Familiarity with UK legal principles and a collaborative approach across jurisdictions are essential. This position offers a hybrid working environment in Birmingham and includes numerous benefits for employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 10%

Employee Long Term Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and cashback offers

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Proven track record in employment law, either in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• Familiarity with general legal procedures of UK law.
• Interest in collaborating across different jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Employment Tribunal case load.
• Support People Team with complex Employee Relation matters.
• Provide strategic advice on restructuring and corporate transactions.

Skills

Experience in employment law

Knowledge of UK legal principles

Management of Employment Tribunal cases

Ability to handle multi-discipline work

Education

Qualified legal professional

Job description

A leading international stakeholder services firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in employment law for a 12-month FTC. This role will focus on managing Employment Tribunal cases and providing support to the People Team on complex employee relations matters. Familiarity with UK legal principles and a collaborative approach across jurisdictions are essential. This position offers a hybrid working environment in Birmingham and includes numerous benefits for employee well-being and development.