Interim Employment Counsel (big tech)

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

If this role is of interest apply for more information.