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Legal Counsel

Liberty Global, City of Westminster

Legal Counsel

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Liberty Global, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

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job Ref: 13d52cc824bd486b9a1fd1d9a919f58c

Full Job Description

  • Advises and takes a leading role in the preparation and resolution of disputes and settlement agreements related to employees, ensuring outcomes are in the best interests of the Company.
  • Liaises with external lawyers when legal proceedings are necessary.
  • Acts as a gatekeeper in minimizing legal risk related to addressed matters.
  • Provides legal advice to HR and the Business, including reviewing policies and procedures.
  • Keeps track of new legislation, advises the Company, and assists with implementing required legal amendments to policies and procedures.
  • Maintains contacts with business/company lawyers and participates in study groups on various legal subjects.
  • Provides expertise in works council matters.
  • Drafts, negotiates, and advises on a wide range of legal employment matters, including restructures, individual complex issues, TUPE, large framework agreements for outsourcing, and commercial contracts.
  • Works with HR and Business Services procurement team on Contingent Labour Contracts.
  • Provides more general commercial legal support depending on capacity.
  • Advises in other legal areas where necessary.

    Relevant years of working experience in the employment area with a University Master of law degree.
  • Good knowledge of the law and other specialist areas (e.g., contract and commercial law), with practical legal experience in an international business context or a law firm.
  • Experience in providing detailed and solid legal support on general policy issues.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Negotiating skills and social skills in representing interests and providing advisory work.
  • Ability to interact professionally with all levels and cultural backgrounds in the organization.
  • Strong writing skills to accurately and inventively express matters, contracts, and reports in legal terms.
  • Team player with a hands-on mentality.
  • Experience or ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced organization.
  • Good level of spoken and written English needed.

    We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology. Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content, and technology ventures. We play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.
    • We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland, and UPC in Slovakia. Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology, and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate, and the Formula E racing series. Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners, and the planet. Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We are 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. We're keen to hear from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Liberty Global Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video, and mobile communications services. O Our businesses operate under some of the best-known consumer brands, including Virgin Media-O2 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise UPC in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Eastern Europe. Telecom London Active in 7 countries 20,000 employees

  • Competitive salary + Bonus
  • 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
  • Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover, and dental insurance
  • Matched pension contribution up to 10%
  • Access to our car benefit scheme
  • Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
  • The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced, and passionate team

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