Associate General Counsel, Employment Greater Birmingham, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel with a focus on employment and labor law to join their global legal team. The successful candidate will be a senior member of the Group Legal function, leading the central capability in this area. This role is pivotal in providing strategic, commercial, and practical legal leadership on significant employment matters across the organization. The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including but not limited to, acting as the dedicated legal specialist for employment and labor law, partnering with HR and legal colleagues to develop and implement the Group's people strategy, and advising on complex organizational changes. The role also involves leading on multi-jurisdictional employment matters, supporting HR globally, and working closely with the General Counsel on employment-related disputes and litigation. Candidates for this role at the company should have a Law School, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, and be a qualified English Solicitor or Barrister. A minimum of 6 years' of post-qualification experience in English employment law, with a significant understanding of international employment law, is required. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing external counsel, legal budgets, and competing priorities, as well as the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Strong technical knowledge of UK employment law, experience in cross-border employment matters, and a continuous improvement mindset in legal service delivery are essential. The role demands excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to remain effective in high-pressure situations. The company is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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