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Legal Counsel

Barclay Meade
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading organization in the procurement sector, is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in employment law for a contract role.
  • The position requires strong experience in UK employment law, with a preference for candidates who have at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Key responsibilities include advising on UK employment matters, supporting various sites, and acting as a legal business partner to senior leaders and HR.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 per year, with opportunities to work on high-impact projects.
  • Ideal candidates will possess excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to handle both strategic and day-to-day employment issues.

Our client, a prominent organisation in the procurement sector, is currently seeking a Legal Counsel with a speciality in employment law for a contract role.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advising on UK employment matters including tribunals, grievances, and senior-level issues
  • Providing support across Globe House, Southampton R&D, and Chiswick sites
  • Acting as a legal business partner to senior leaders and HR
  • Handling contract reviews, policy updates, and high-volume casework from sales teams to scientists
  • Backfilling key members of the employment legal team during a high-impact 2-year project
Job Requirements:
  • Strong experience in UK employment law, either in-house or within private practice with hands-on client exposure
  • Confidence in handling both strategic and day-to-day issues
  • Excellent relationship-building skills, commercial acumen, and emotional intelligence

If you are an experienced Legal Counsel with a strong background in UK employment law, and are looking for an opportunity to immediately add value while working with top-tier stakeholders, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in a flexible, contract role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.