Contract Employment Lawyer - International Investment Bank (London)

Our client a major international investment bank is seeking a highly skilled Contract Employment Lawyer to join its international HR Legal function, supporting businesses across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa (MEA).

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer who wants to work at the forefront of financial services in a truly global environment.

The successful candidate will join a London-based Employment Law team, providing strategic and practical advice across multiple jurisdictions.

You will:

• Report into the Head of Banking & International HR Legal

• Form part of a Global HR Legal function

• Advise senior stakeholders across Legal, HR, Employee Relations, Compliance, and the business

• Handle both contentious and non-contentious matters in the UK and MEA region

What You'll Do

You will manage a diverse and high-impact caseload, including:

• Managing employment litigation and coordinating with external counsel

• Providing day-to-day employment law advice to HR, ER, Compliance, and senior management

• Supporting performance management, disciplinaries, grievances, and disputes

• Advising on investigations and sensitive regulatory matters

• Supporting data privacy-related employment issues

• Drafting and advising on employment contracts, compensation, and benefits

• Advising on contingent workers, employment status, and disputes

• Supporting restructurings, RIFs, and workforce actions in the UK and MEA

• Working closely with senior lawyers to develop legal strategy and risk mitigation

This role is ideal for a confident employment lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated, international environment.

Key requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of UK employment law

• Proven experience advising clients in the UK market

• Strong litigation management background

• Experience reviewing investigations and delivering training

• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team

• Prior in-house experience, financial services exposure, or overseas work is highly desirable

Required Background

• 6-10 years' post-qualification experience

• Law degree (or equivalent)

• Current practising certificate - England & Wales