Lawyer - Employment Law

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics - MENA

Aug 8

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior Level

Requirements

- Ideally, a qualified lawyer with at least 1+ years post qualification experience in employment law, OR equivalent experience relevant to the role.
- Able to work independently, prioritise and manage large complex workloads to tight deadlines and be a team player.
- Strong advisory skills for providing day-to-day guidance on legal matters.
- Proficiency in offering strategic advice to HR teams on employment issues.
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment law.
- Understanding of commercial law principles.
- Familiarity with EU legislation and Directives.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Provide day to day support and guidance to the Group on all aspects of commercial and employment law across multiple jurisdictions (sourcing external counsel where necessary).
Work as a subject matter expert on UK employment matters, acting as a point of contact across the business (particularly for our people / HR team).
Provide advice to our people / HR team on all aspects of HR, including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, settlements, employment tribunal litigation, redundancy, and whistleblowing.
Draft, review and negotiate employment and consultancy contracts, ensuring that they are legally robust and compliant with the latest legislation.
Draft, review and negotiate settlement agreements, outlining potential options and assessing any risks.
Advise on and assist with drafting HR policies and procedures.
Produce know-how, guidance documents and templates for the team on key areas of employment law.
Stay up to date on international legislation which may affect the group across multiple jurisdictions. In this regard, experience working with EU legislation and Directives is desirable.
Assist with a variety of employment-related projects across the business. Able to develop a legal roadmap of what is required to ensure that the project is successful to completion.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for this position?

The role is a 12 months fixed term contract.

What type of work environment does this position offer?

This position offers a hybrid working environment, with the expectation of flexibility to attend the office approximately 3 times per week.

What kind of legal support will the lawyer be providing?

The lawyer will provide support in commercial and employment law across multiple jurisdictions, including drafting contracts and managing tribunal cases.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion within the company?

Yes, the company emphasizes diversity and celebrates individual contributions through its commitment to expanding perspectives and voices.

What are the key responsibilities associated with this role?

Key responsibilities include providing guidance on employment law, advising the HR team on various matters, drafting contracts and policies, and staying updated on international legislation.

What are the minimum experience requirements for this position?

The position requires ideally at least 1+ years post qualification experience in employment law, or equivalent relevant experience.

Are there additional benefits offered in this position?

Yes, the role offers 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, parental leave, a bonus scheme, employee discounts, and much more.

What is the company’s stance on employee ownership?

The company is 10% employee-owned, allowing all colleagues to contribute to its ethics and share in the rewards of success.

What types of support can employees expect from the company?

Employees can expect support through various programs, including financial childcare support, employee assistance programs, and access to wellness activities such as yoga and meditation sessions.

What is the focus of the company’s business model?

The company focuses on innovation and ethics, prioritizing sustainable practices, fresh ingredients, and a commitment to combating animal testing and over-packaging.

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics - MENA

We're creating a cosmetics revolution to save the planet.

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

201-500

Employees

1995

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We believe in making effective products from fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics. We believe in buying ingredients only from companies that do not commission tests on animals and in testing our products on humans. We invent our own products and fragrances. We make them fresh by hand using little or no preservative or packaging, using only vegetarian ingredients, and tell you when they were made. We believe in happy people making happy soap, putting our faces on our products and making our mums proud. We believe in long candlelit baths, sharing showers, massage, filling the world with perfume and in the right to make mistakes, lose everything and start again. We believe our products are good value, that we should make a profit and that the customer is always right.