Senior Counsel, Employment
About the Role
A company backed by a leading global hedge fund is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its London office. This is a high-profile position requires a lawyer who combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial judgment.
You will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, delivering pragmatic, business-oriented solutions that enable growth while mitigating legal risk. The role involves advising on complex, multi-jurisdictional employment issues, structuring innovative compensation arrangements, and managing sensitive matters in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on UK and US employment law, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters.
- Lead and manage contentious employment issues, including disputes, litigation strategy, and regulatory investigations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, incentive plans, and compensation structures for front-office and technology professionals.
- Advise on cross-border employment considerations, ensuring compliance with global regulatory frameworks.
- Act as a trusted partner on workforce-related aspects of transactions, including team acquisitions and senior hires.
- Collaborate with leadership on risk management, governance, and employment-related regulatory obligations.
Required Qualifications
- UK-qualified solicitor (England & Wales).
- 7+ years PQE, ideally trained at a leading law firm and/or in-house within financial services.
- Strong technical expertise in employment law, with experience handling complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.
- Familiarity with US employment law.
- Proven track record managing contentious employment disputes and advising on litigation risk.
- Demonstrated ability to provide commercially pragmatic advice in high-pressure environments.
- Exposure to hedge funds, trading firms, or investment banks preferred.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
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