Lead Employment Counsel - Tech Scale-up - London

A fast-scaling, international technology company is looking for a senior employment lawyer to take full ownership of its EMEA employment function.

This is a standalone role. You will act as the go-to employment counsel across multiple jurisdictions, working directly with senior leadership, HR, and business stakeholders.

The role

You will step into a high-impact position with immediate responsibility:

• Lead on all EMEA employment matters across a complex, multi-country footprint
• Advise on day-to-day HR issues, senior exits, investigations, and disputes
• Support rapid hiring and scaling across key European offices
• Drive consistency in employment policies, contracts, and processes
• Manage external counsel where needed, with a focus on efficiency and cost control
• Partner closely with leadership on risk, strategy, and organisational change

The profile

• UK-qualified employment lawyer with 8+ years’ experience
• Strong in-house exposure within a fast-paced business
• Comfortable operating as a sole employment counsel
• Experience across multiple EMEA jurisdictions

For more information contact us at MLA for a consultation on the role.