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Senior Legal Counsel, UK Employment Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law Key Accountabilities Knowledge & Experience

Liberty Global, City of Westminster

Senior Legal Counsel, UK Employment Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law Key Accountabilities Knowledge & Experience

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Liberty Global, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 15 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9d47ea4dda97401db677a350391787a1

Full Job Description

  • Advises and takes a leading role in the preparation and determination of resolving amongst others disputes and settlement agreements in relation to employees, and thereby helps to bring about a result which is in the best possible interests of the Company. Will liaise with external lawyers in the event of legal proceedings being taken.
  • Gatekeeper in minimising Legal risk in relation to the matter addressed.
  • Provides legal advice to HR and the Business, including reviewing policies and procedures. Keeps track of new legislation and advices the Company of such and assists with the implementation of required legal amendments to policies and procedures.
  • Maintains contacts with business/company lawyers, takes part in study groups on various legal subjects.
  • Provides expertise in works council matters.
  • Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of legal employment matters (such as but not limited: restructures (team and organisational), individual (complex) issues, TUPE, large framework agreements for outsourcing), as well as negotiating, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
  • Working with HR and Business Services procurement team on Contingent Labour Contracts.
  • More general commercial legal support depending on capacity (e.g. contracts for the purchase of business and customer services).
  • 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 of other specialist areas within it (e.g. contract and commercial law), and practical legal experience in a (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;
  • Writing skills, for expressing matters, contracts, reports, etc., in legal terms accurately and inventively.
  • Needs to be a team player. Hands on mentality;
  • Experience or ability to with 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. With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks 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. And we're prioritising 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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We're 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we're keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.

  • 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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