[ref. r75580502] Employment Counsel

apartmentAppleby Brown Search placeLondon calendar_month 

ROLE OVERVIEW

In this role, the employee will be responsible for the following:

  • Drafting and negotiating portfolio manager deal terms
  • Reviewing and drafting employment documents, including but not limited to, employment agreements, compensation arrangements, and termination documents
  • Assisting with employee relations matters, including internal investigations, document productions, arbitration, and litigation
  • Managing outside counsel in various jurisdictions to ensure the firm’s compliance with applicable employment laws
  • Skillfully managing both legal and practical business considerations to provide strategic advice
  • Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment, with good judgment regarding when to elevate issues

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

In order to effectively represent the firm and communicate with clients, the employee must be someone who has:

  • Strong expertise in contract drafting and negotiation, with a specific focus on employment-related matters
  • Practical experience with highly compensated employment negotiations in the financial services industry is preferred
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently to meet/exceed deadline
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as experience negotiating agreements
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide sound legal advice
  • A high standard of professionalism in all dealings with internal staff and any external partners, clients, and regulatory agencies
  • Problem solving skills and ability to think on your feet, identify and implement appropriate solutions
  • Consistent work ethic through hard work, confidence, and effort
  • Outstanding attention to detail and strong organization skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

  • 3-6 years PQE experience Experience with UK employment law and contract law is essential
  • Experience working in the financial services industry is a plus
  • Asset management in-house experience and/or knowledge of UK, European regulated entities and/or US securities laws is a plus
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