Description:
We are seeking an experienced solicitor (6+ years PQE) to join our team in London on a permanent basis. The role involves close collaboration with other members of the Labour & Employment team to provide timely and practical advice to internal clients throughout the NBCUniversal portfolio of companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with internal clients, business lawyers and colleagues in other functions across the globe to provide legal advice and counsel on the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment issues in the UK, EMEA and APAC.
- Monitor legal, regulatory and policy developments in our 30+ jurisdictions, analyse and advise on the impact of such legislative developments on our business operations.
- Develop and deliver employment training internally. Create new templates and help keep existing templates up-to-date.
- Build close relationships with HR and Legal in order to foster a partnering approach.
Qualifications
About You
The role requires someone who:
- Has solid training in private practice and broad based employment law counselling and employment litigation experience;
- Is able to work well in a fast-paced, high volume, matrixed in-house environment, demonstrating good business judgment, flexibility and self-confidence;
- Has demonstrable experience acting as a trusted business partner enabling businesses to measures and manage risk in a changing landscape;
- The ability to be innovative and provide creative solutions to complex legal problems;
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to establish effective working relationships;
- Is self-motivated, proactive and collaborative in their approach.
SKILLS / QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- UK qualified solicitor with 6+ years PQE in employment law. Solid training in private practice and broad-based employment law counselling and employment litigation experience.
- Eligible to work in the UK.