Senior Legal Counsel - UK employment law

*Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law*
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law (UK)to join our team in London, UK.
The Senior Legal Counsel (Employment Law) functions as a contact point and discussion partner for the business units for all employment related legal affairs, including matters of substantial operational and/or commercial importance.
*Key Accountabilities*
* Advises and takes a leading role in the preparation and determination of resolving amongst others disputes and settlement agreements in relation to employees, and thereby helps to bring about a result which is in the best possible interests of the Company. Will liaise with external lawyers in the event of legal proceedings being taken.
* Gatekeeper in minimising Legal risk in relation to the matter addressed.
* Provides legal advice to HR and the Business, including reviewing policies and procedures. Keeps track of new legislation and advices the Company of such and assists with the implementation of required legal amendments to policies and procedures.
* Maintains contacts with business/company lawyers, takes part in study groups on various legal subjects.
* Provides expertise in works council matters.
* Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of legal employment matters (such as but not limited: restructures (team and organisational), individual (complex) issues, TUPE, large framework agreements for outsourcing), as well as negotiating, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
* Working with HR and Business Services procurement team on Contingent Labour Contracts.
* More general commercial legal support depending on capacity (e.g. contracts for the purchase of business and customer services).
* Advises in other legal areas where necessary.
*Knowledge & Experience*
*Preferred education/ qualifications:*
* Relevant years of working experience in the employment area with a University Master of law degree.
* Good knowledge of the law and of other specialist areas within it (e.g. contract and commercial law), and practical legal experience in a (international) business context or a law firm.
* Experience in providing (detailed and) solid legal support on general policy issues.
* Good organizational skills.
* Negotiating skills and social skills in representing interests and providing advisory work.
* Ability to interact professionally with all levels and cultural backgrounds in the organization;
* Writing skills, for expressing matters, contracts, reports, etc., in legal terms accurately and inventively.
* Needs to be a team player. Hands on mentality;
* Experience or ability to with work in a dynamic, high-paced organization.
* Good level of spoken and written English needed.
*What’s in it for you?*
* Competitive salary + Bonus
* 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
* Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
* Matched pension contribution up to 10%
* Access to our car benefit scheme
* Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
* The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person