In-House Employment Lawyer - Leading Investment Bank, Slough

Client:Simmons and Hanbury

Location:Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:Other

EU work permit required:Yes

Job Views:1

Posted:22.08.2025

Expiry Date:06.10.2025

Job Description:Our client

Our client is a leading European Investment Bank seeking an employment counsel to work within a close-knit legal team. The role involves working closely with HR, providing legal advice on employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious.

Key Responsibilities

Providing legal support on employee relations issues, grievances, disciplinary cases, and internal investigations.

Supporting employment-related litigation, especially cases involving SMCR and other HRE matters.

Drafting and reviewing HR-related agreements, forms, templates, and updating HR policies.

Advising on legal developments and providing training to HR on new legal requirements.

Assisting with litigious processes, regulatory matters, and internal investigations.

Experience Requirements:

Qualified lawyer with 2-6 PQE, preferably from a leading employment practice or in-house experience, with financial services experience advantageous.

Experience advising on HR matters and some contentious employment experience.

Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders about legal developments and risks.

Due to high application volume, if you do not hear back, your application was unsuccessful. We will contact you if your profile matches other opportunities.

About Simmons and HanburySimmons and Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm supporting clients worldwide, based in London. We serve clients across financial services, commerce, industry, and professional services, offering executive search, interim solutions, and market intelligence in legal, compliance, corporate governance, and HR.

We are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you need adjustments during the application process, please contact us. We welcome discussions about your needs to ensure a positive experience.

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