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Legal Counsel – Employment
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Hatfield, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
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Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a specialism in employment law and typically 3-7 years’ PQE (flexible).
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Title: Legal Counsel – EmploymentCategory: JobsOrganiser: Ocado GroupLocation: Hatfield, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)Eligibility: Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a specialism in employment law and typically 3-7 years’ PQE (flexible). Strong grounding in UK employment law and litigation experience is required.Deadline: Not specifiedFees: NoneDescription: Ocado Group is seeking a Legal Counsel – Employment to step into a high-impact, strategic in-house role. The successful candidate will act as a key advisor to the People team and business stakeholders on a broad range of employment matters, including day-to-day ER queries, tribunal litigation, and strategic projects. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working model balancing remote work and presence at the Hatfield Head Office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with the People team and international stakeholders to advise on recruitment, contracts, diversity, performance, and terminations.
- Lead UK employment litigation and manage external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
- Advise on business change programmes, including restructures, redundancies, and TUPE processes.
- Draft and review employment-related provisions in commercial and corporate transactions.
What We Offer:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years) plus 30 days to work from anywhere globally.
- Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection, and Life Assurance.
- 22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave.
- Pension matching up to 7% and share schemes.
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