Legal Counsel (Employment)

Overview

In this role you will provide pragmatic employment law guidance across the organisation, supporting complex employee relations and cross-border expansion in Europe. You will collaborate with People and Legal Teams, external counsel and stakeholders to align legal strategy with business goals. The position offers a chance to shape policies, mitigate risk, and influence how Dojo grows in the UK and Europe. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values ethics, transparency, and practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, pragmatic advice on employment law matters, including ACAS and Employment Tribunal claims, aligned with business values
• Draft and review contracts and People Team policies and handbooks to meet legal standards and reflect business tone
• Manage and advise on employment litigation, coordinating with external counsel for favorable outcomes
• Lead employment law projects with timely, business-focused legal input to support goals
• Deliver training and guidance on employment law, internal policies and best practice
• Support cross-border expansion across Europe by collaborating with business teams

Key requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years of post-qualification experience in UK and Europe employment law
• Strong knowledge of TUPE, Employment Tribunal procedures, UK/EMEA employment law and IR35 regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication, ability to present complex legal information clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration across teams and geographies
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Pragmatic mindset with interest in the payments industry and technology innovation
• Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity

• clear communication
• collaboration across teams and geographies
• prioritization and multi-tasking
• TUPE
• Employment Tribunal procedures
• UK/EMEA employment law

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