UK - London On-site Employment

Airwallex is hiring a Senior Employment Counsel - UK

About the Role

This role involves managing a broad range of employment law issues across the UK, supporting internal stakeholders with legal guidance, and ensuring organizational adherence to evolving labor regulations.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model

Team

Legal team within a global fintech organization

Responsibilities

  • Lead on all aspects of UK employment law, including policy development and implementation.
  • Advise HR and business leaders on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
  • Manage complex employment disputes and litigation risks.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and regulatory updates.
  • Draft, review, and update employment contracts and handbooks.
  • Support restructuring initiatives, including redundancy programs.
  • Provide legal input on cross-border workforce matters.
  • Work closely with global legal teams to align practices.
  • Deliver training to managers on employment law fundamentals.
  • Monitor changes in labor legislation and assess impact.

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK.
  • Significant post-qualification experience in employment law.
  • Proven track record in handling tribunal claims and investigations.
  • Strong knowledge of UK labor law and regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience advising internal clients in a corporate setting.
  • Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Familiarity with financial services or technology sectors preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to shape legal strategy in a growing organization.
  • Exposure to international employment law challenges.
  • Supportive and inclusive legal team culture.
  • Professional development and career progression paths.
  • Modern workplace with flexible working options.

Available for qualified candidates

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Airwallex
Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale. Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 2,000 of the brightest and most innovative people in tech across 26 offices around the globe. Valued at US$8 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future.
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Job Details
Department Legal & Licensing
Category other
Posted a month ago