Interim Employment Counsel

Interim Employment Counsel (EMEA) – 6‑Month Contract

This role sits within the EMEA employment legal function of a globally iconic technology business. The client is looking to hire an Interim Employment Counsel to provide cover within its EMEA Employment Legal team.

This is a hands-on, autonomous role, suited to an experienced employment lawyer who is comfortable operating with minimal supervision and partnering closely with in-house stakeholders and external counsel across multiple European jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities Provide end-to-end employment law advice across a range of European jurisdictions Act as a trusted internal adviser on employment matters, policies, and procedures Handle employment litigation and disputes, working closely with local external counsel where required Advise on complex employee relations issues, restructurings, and HR risk Support the wider EMEA employment legal team on strategic and business-critical matters Jurisdictional Focus Significant advisory exposure to continental Europe, particularly: France Italy Spain UK experience helpful but not sufficient on its own Candidate Profile Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent European qualification) Strong generalist employment law background gained in-house and/or private practice Demonstrable experience advising on European employment law matters outside the UK Confident working independently in a fast-paced, international environment Comfortable managing and instructing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions Working Arrangements Based in London, embedded within the client’s EMEA Employment Legal hub Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office

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