Legal, Employment Lawyer, Executive Director (Legal)

Location: Must be based in London or Birmingham, UK

Company

A leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR colleagues and senior managers across the EMEA footprint.
• Manage employment-related disputes in employment tribunals and other courts, coordinating with external counsel.
• Advise on internal investigations, including those with a regulatory dimension.
• Lead strategic projects such as corporate transactions, re-organizations, and regulatory reform implementation.
• Provide advice on compensation and benefits, including pay reporting obligations.

Requirements

• 10+ PQE (Post Qualified Experience) in employment law.
• Strong track record of advisory and dispute management in private practice or in-house.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships within a geographically dispersed Legal team.
• Highly motivated with the ability to respond calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent judgment in risk evaluation.

Nice to have

• Experience within the financial services industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Weekly legal training programmes and department mentoring schemes.
• Dedicated people development committee to provide career management tools.
• Active committees for Diversity, Pro Bono, Charity, and Social activities.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace with reasonable accommodations for special needs.