Legal Counsel (Employment)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (Employment Law): Supporting teams across hirify.global GB on a wide range of employment-related queries and litigation with an accent on UK and global employment law and anti-racist strategies. Focus on delivering practical guidance to balance legal and reputational risks while advancing equity and inclusion across the organisation.

Location: Hybrid (Oxford, UK) - requires office attendance one day per month

Salary: £58,800 – £68,000

Company

hirify.global is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

What you will do

• Advise country programmes and HR colleagues on complex employment law matters globally and within the UK.
• Support the application of law to advance Equality and Anti-Racist Strategies, including positive action measures.
• Provide commercially astute legal advice on broader strategic priorities beyond employment law.
• Draft and review HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
• Produce guidance notes and training materials for internal stakeholders.
• Manage legal risks and prioritise workloads in alignment with organisational priorities.

Requirements

• 5+ years PQE and legally qualified in the UK.
• Experience advising on complex UK employment law, including investigations and whistleblowing.
• Ability to support international colleagues on employee relations, disputes, and litigation.
• Proven experience in drafting HR policies and procedures.
• Strong ability to balance detail-oriented work with big-picture strategic thinking.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements with regular home-based working.
• Generous pension scheme and company sick pay.
• Comprehensive annual leave and additional leave allowances.
• Life assurance and a variety of other staff benefits.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including coaching, mentoring, and e-learning.
• Commitment to feminist principles, empowerment, accountability, and inclusion.