Employment Lawyer
Company:Axiom Talent Platform
Location:North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC
Languages:English
Seniority level:Junior, 2 to 15 years
Experience:2 to 15 years
Skills:
Business AnalysisHR ManagementWritten communicationComplianceStakeholder managementRisk Management
Requirements:
2 to 15 years post qualification experience within employment law in-house or supporting corporations through a law firm. UK employment law and international employment law experience. Demonstrate consistent good judgement, with strong attention to detail, superior written, communication and issue spotting skills, and must be approachable and responsive. Strong inter-personal skills are crucial as you will be expected to forge close working relationships with your colleagues and stakeholder Qualified to practice as a lawyer in the UK.
Responsibilities:
Provide counseling on UK employment law, specialising in employee relations, intricate performance processes, exits, and settlement agreements. Offer strong international employment counseling experience, advising on risks and supporting HR with policies and training initiatives. Support procurement & commercial teams in the business; contracting with customers making sure personnel-related clauses are reviewed such as health and safety. Act as a trusted advisor to senior level management, executives, and senior lawyers within the company in providing expert employment legal advice. Provide legal advice to key stakeholders on high profile individual terminations, terminations in high-risk jurisdictions and on allegations of sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination in coordination with business and HR. Draft bespoke employment/retention/transfer contracts for senior executive and critical positions, and regularly reviewing and updating employment contract templates in key countries.
