Senior Counsel

We are partnering with a high profile entertainment organisation seeking a Senior Employment Counsel to join its legal team.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, business-facing role within a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

You will lead on all employment law matters across the UK (with exposure to international issues), providing strategic and commercial advice to senior stakeholders and HR.

• Advising on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Leading on complex investigations, disciplinaries and grievances
• Supporting on senior exits, restructures and organisational change
• Advising on employment aspects of commercial projects and corporate transactions
• Drafting and updating employment contracts, policies and executive service agreements
• Partnering closely with HR and senior leadership to provide pragmatic, solutions‑led advice

This is a highly visible role requiring strong judgement, confidence and the ability to operate in a dynamic, brand‑sensitive environment.

• UK qualified solicitor with 6+ years’ employment law experience
• A background combining private practice and in‑house experience is strongly desired
• Strong technical employment law expertise across contentious and advisory matters
• Experience advising on complex, sensitive and high‑profile issues
• Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable operating autonomously within a lean legal team

Apply now or reach out to annab