About the job
Our Client, a high performing alternative asset management firm, is looking for an experienced mid-level employment counsel to join the team in its London Headquarters. This is a high-impact, commercially focused role supporting a multi-jurisdictional business across the UK, US, Europe, and APAC. The position sits within a lean, collaborative team and offers significant responsibility and exposure.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
Provide day-to-day employment law advice to senior stakeholders
Manage grievances, investigations, disciplinaries and terminations
Support and oversee Employment Tribunal matters
Draft and update employment documentation and contracts
Coordinate with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Contribute to process optimisation and legal tech initiatives
The role is advisory-led, with increasing exposure to contentious matters as the business scales.
Candidate Profile
c. 5–10 years’ PQE in employment law
E&W-qualified preferred - open to other common law jurisdictions too
Strong advisory experience, ideally with some litigation exposure
Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment
Commercial mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
Interest in legal technology and AI tools advantageous
Must have a strong academic background
In-house experience in Financial Services, Technology, Big Data or AI firms is beneficial but not essential. Candidates from strong private practice employment teams will also be carefully considered.
