Counsel Buy-Side Institution

We are working with a large, leading buy‑side institution seeking an Employment Lawyer to join its Legal team in London.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established in‑house legal function supporting a global investment platform. The role involves advising on employment matters within a regulated financial services environment and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

• Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of UK employment matters, including contracts, terminations, discrimination, harassment, and employee benefits
• Review and negotiate employment contracts, non‑compete agreements, settlement agreements, and other employment‑related documents in compliance with UK and international law
• Develop and implement employment policies, procedures, and compliance programmes to mitigate legal risks specific to the UK
• Work closely with HR and management to resolve employee relations issues, providing advice on disciplinary actions, grievances, and dispute resolution
• Support employment aspects of organisational change initiatives within a regulated buy‑side environment
• Collaborate with external counsel on employment‑related litigation, including discrimination claims and wrongful termination suits
• Provide training and updates to HR and management on UK employment law and best practices
• Advise on regulatory compliance with UK authorities including the FCA and PRA

• UK-qualified lawyer with 5–8 years’ post‑qualification experience, though candidates up to 10 PQE will be considered
• Strong UK employment law experience, ideally within financial services, hedge fund, or buy‑side/sell‑side environments
• Experience with employment litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance in the UK
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality and integrity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated buy‑side legal team supporting a global investment organisation. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.