Employment Legal Counsel

This is a Full Time Job

THE ROLE

This new role will provide day-to-day advice and counsel to the International and Global Human Resources teams and business leaders, draft various employment-related documents, and support other employment-law related matters, including researching and drafting policies and procedures, and drafting various types of employment-related documents. They will work with the Senior Employment Counsel and the other members of the Employment Legal team to provide efficient and high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders; implement employment law best practices in a rapidly growing and fast paced Company; and support the business needs of the Company and its employees. The ideal candidate will have broad UK employment law experience gained in private practice with experience in assisting to co-ordinate, or contributing to, multi-disciplinary or multi-jurisdictional projects. Wider European, Middle Eastern and/or Asian employment law knowledge would also be beneficial.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide advice and counsel on all employment related matters, such as employee relations, performance and disciplinary matters, immigration compliance, employment agreements, workplace policies, regulatory compliance (including pensions), and employment disputes and litigation.
• Perform job duties consistent with safety, legal and regulatory requirements, as well as CAA's culture and business objectives.
• Maintain a strong moral compass and act within a defined ethical code of conduct that is in alignment with CAA's values.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities and advise accordingly.
• Independently, efficiently and quickly handle legal matters and projects with support from the Senior Employment Counsel.
• Recognise when to elevate matters to Senior Employment Counsel.
• Work closely with those across the various CAA business lines including other members of the UK Legal team, the Legal team based in the US (including Employment, Litigation, Immigration, and Compliance), the tax team, and members of the Business Affairs teams.
• Work with outside counsel on employment related matters as required.
• Educate, and provide training to, business partners and stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other tasks as assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Strong academic background: LLB (Hons), BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) 2:1 or above and (if relevant) Graduate Diploma in Law Merit and above; LPC Merit and above.
• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales).
• At least 7+ years of substantive UK employment law experience. Experience of working in-house (including client secondments) would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of and experience with wider European or Asian employment law would also be beneficial. A willingness to learn.