Remote Employment Counsel Job in London, UK RELX

Who you are

• Have about 7-8 years of experience (PQE) as a UK employment lawyer within a law firm or as in-house counsel
• Be knowledgeable about EMEA employment-related legal systems and legislation
• Possess working knowledge of privacy law, mergers and acquisitions and experience with employee benefits and compensation programs
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, including document drafting abilities
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail and the ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to promote a compliance-based business culture
• Capable of managing complex, ambiguous situations and conflicts independently or as part of a team
• Possess exceptional organisational, project management, and stakeholder management skills

What the job involves

• You will advise and support HR and RELX businesses in the UK and EMEA on the full range of labour and employment law matters that affect large, multi-national employers
• You will work with and across RELX businesses to help them fulfil strategies and achieve business goals
• You will provide legal advice on various topics, including HR policies, disciplinary processes, restructurings, data subject access requests, employment litigation, contingent labour, and executive recruitment/terminations
• You will conduct training on employment law issues for HR and management and support key changes in employment law for the UK and EMEA
• Additionally, you will supervise outside counsel, draft legal documents, and manage internal sensitive HR/legal projects