Employment Lawyer

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.

The Senior Counsel, Employment 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.