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Employment Solicitor - 12 month FTC

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Travelers

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need City law firm experience in employment law, in-house knowledge (insurance preferred), regulatory understanding, strong interpersonal skills, and must be a qualified lawyer in England and Wales.
  • You will provide legal advice on employment law, manage disputes, draft agreements, collaborate with HR, lead projects, and stay updated on legal trends while training and advising internal clients.

Requirements

  • Experience of working with a major City law firm advising on employment law matters.
  • Recent in-house experience in insurance company or other financial services organisation is preferred.
  • Experience of Prudential Regulation Authority /Financial Conduct Authority and other regulatory authorities, specifically around Non-Financial Misconduct and application of the Conduct Rules.
  • General industry and regulatory knowledge is preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with the business at all levels, including senior management.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Building strong internal and external client relationships.
  • Effective use of technology and automation.
  • A team player.
  • Unquestionable integrity.
  • Awareness of legal developments affecting Travelers Europe.
  • Admitted to Practice in England and Wales.
  • Qualified lawyer

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice and counsel to internal stakeholders regarding all aspects of employment law including performance management, employment policies and practices, leave of absence, adjustments, disciplinaries and grievances, terminations, training, restrictive covenants, employment litigation, and other employment related matters.
  • Provide legal advice and counsel regarding employment legal disputes, employee benefits and compensation, taking into the account the regulatory regime applicable to the entity or individual in question.
  • Represent the company in, report on, and advise internal stakeholders regarding litigation, administrative charges, and internal investigations, including drafting responses to administrative charges and oversight and management of external counsel.
  • Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements.
  • Proactively partner with the HR Team to build efficient processes that mitigate risk and maintain compliance with existing and forthcoming new employment laws and regulations.
  • Coordinate and drive completion of employment related projects, including internal process reviews, policy reviews and new policy roll-out.
  • Develop creative approaches to managing and mitigating legal risks and resolving disputes in accordance with company philosophy.
  • Participate in creation and delivery of training on employment law matters.
  • Advise and help develop, amend, or modify employment policies and procedures.
  • Monitor external legal developments and emerging trends in employment law that impact the business and proactively provide advice and counsel to address them.
  • Work collaboratively and build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and other lawyers and staff across the legal department.
  • Maintaining awareness of legal environment through reading of legal publications, on-line resources, and attendance at seminars and conferences.
  • Reviewing and approving of external law firm charges in accordance with corporate retention policy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the duration of the employment contract for this position?

The position is for a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC).

Where is the Employment Solicitor role based?

The role is based in our London office.

Is this position eligible for a referral bonus?

Yes, this role is eligible for a £2,500 new joiner referral bonus.

What kind of legal services will I be providing in this role?

You will provide a broad range of cost-effective, high-quality legal services in the area of employment law to stakeholders within Travelers.

What are some of the key responsibilities of the Employment Solicitor?

Key responsibilities include providing legal advice on various employment matters, representing the company in legal disputes, drafting employment-related agreements, and partnering with HR on compliance and risk mitigation.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The must-have qualification is that you must be a qualified lawyer admitted to practice in England and Wales.

Is in-house experience required for this role?

Recent in-house experience in an insurance company or other financial services organization is preferred but not mandatory.

What skills are important for this position?

Important skills include excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, relationship-building abilities, effective use of technology, and a strong sense of integrity.

Will I have opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, you will participate in the creation and delivery of training on employment law matters and have opportunities to stay updated on legal developments.

What kind of law firm experience is preferred for candidates?

Experience of working with a major City law firm advising on employment law matters is preferred.

Travelers – taking care of our customers, communities and each other.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1853
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Travelers provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important to you – your home, your car, your valuables and your business. We have been around for more than 165 years and have earned a reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry because we take care of our customers, agents, brokers, communities and each other. Every day, our approximately 30,000 employees and 13,500 independent agents and brokers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland help provide peace of mind to our customers. Our expertise and focus on innovation have made us an industry leader and the only property casualty company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Our history of advancements has propelled our company, and our industry, to deliver higher standards – from writing the first auto and space travel policies to founding the Travelers Institute for public policy and launching a hybrid car discount. By minimizing risk, preventing loss and helping our customers prepare for the unknown, Travelers’ comprehensive products and services enable individuals and businesses to feel confident and secure about the future.