EMEA Employment Counsel - Assistant General

Latham & Watkins, LLP; City of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an OGC Assistant General Counsel – Employment (EMEA) to provide expert legal advice on employment law matters. Responsibilities include managing litigation, coordinating investigations, and leading policy development. Candidates should have extensive employment law knowledge and a law degree. This role is full-time, located in London, and involves interacting with senior leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of employment laws/regulations in the UK and EMEA.
• Experience as a UK-qualified employment lawyer.
• Prior experience as a revenue-side employment lawyer at a peer law firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employment litigation and contentious matters.
• Advise and coordinate internal investigations related to employment matters.
• Lead the drafting and negotiation of sophisticated employment documentation.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Cross-departmental project leadership

Trust building

Interface with firm leaders

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

UK bar membership

Job description

A global law firm is seeking an OGC Assistant General Counsel – Employment (EMEA) to provide expert legal advice on employment law matters. Responsibilities include managing litigation, coordinating investigations, and leading policy development. Candidates should have extensive employment law knowledge and a law degree. This role is full-time, located in London, and involves interacting with senior leadership and stakeholders.