Global Lead Employment Counsel - Policies & Compliance

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is seeking a Lead Employment Counsel to manage all employment-related legal matters worldwide. This role involves developing policies, advising senior management on compliance, and handling employment litigation. The ideal candidate should be a qualified lawyer with over five years of experience in employment law. A collaborative approach and exceptional communication skills are essential for successfully navigating complex legal issues in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive pension plan

Private health insurance

24/7 access to wellbeing resources

Work From Anywhere program for 25 days per year

Generous annual and parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Ability to collaborate across teams on sensitive legal matters.
• Strong analytic capabilities and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all employment-related legal matters worldwide.
• Develop and implement employment policies ensuring compliance.
• Work with senior management to advise on organisational changes.

Skills

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Exceptional time management

Analytic capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration across teams

Education

Admitted as a lawyer in the UK or a relevant EU jurisdiction

Job description

A leading global organization is seeking a Lead Employment Counsel to manage all employment-related legal matters worldwide. This role involves developing policies, advising senior management on compliance, and handling employment litigation. The ideal candidate should be a qualified lawyer with over five years of experience in employment law. A collaborative approach and exceptional communication skills are essential for successfully navigating complex legal issues in a hybrid work environment.