Legal Counsel – Employment

Professional services company - Newcastle (centrally based)

The Opportunity

An ambitious and fast-growing consultancy is looking for a Legal Counsel (Employment) to join its Legal & Compliance team. This is a high-impact role offering the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders, influence business decisions, and shape employment practices in a dynamic, evolving environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide clear, pragmatic advice on a wide range of UK employment law matters, including contracts, terminations, discrimination, and employee relations
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, settlement agreements, and restrictive covenants
• Partner closely with HR and leadership on disciplinary processes, grievances, and workplace investigations
• Support the development and implementation of employment policies and compliance frameworks
• Manage legal risk and ensure adherence to UK employment legislation, including data protection and equality laws
• Assist with employment disputes and litigation, liaising with external counsel where required
• Deliver training and guidance to stakeholders, keeping the business up to date with legal and regulatory developments

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ experience specialising in UK employment law
• Strong technical expertise combined with a commercial, solution-focused mindset
• Proven experience advising on employee relations and handling complex employment matters
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships across the business
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Experience in financial services or other regulated sectors is advantageous
• Exposure to international employment law is a plus

Why Join

• Play a visible, hands-on role with real influence from day one
• Work on complex, business-critical issues in a fast-moving environment
• Collaborate with high-calibre, driven professionals
• Gain exposure to a broad range of legal and commercial challenges
• Strong opportunities for growth as the business scales