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Legal Counsel (Employment)

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Hybrid
London, Greater London, England
Mid level
Hybrid
London, Greater London, England
Mid level
Seeking an Employment Counsel to join Wise's Legal Team in London, responsible for providing strategic legal advice on employment issues, drafting agreements, and managing employee-related projects. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and advising on risk management.
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Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.


Job Description


We’re looking for an Employment Counsel to join our growing Legal Team in London.

This role is a unique opportunity to build on your employment law experience, help deliver Wise’s mission of money without borders, grow as a lawyer in a global fast-paced listed company environment and help millions more people save money. 

Your mission:

  • Work closely with our People and Legal teams globally to provide strategic advice and lead on employment and employment law-related issues, including recruitment, payroll and tax, compensation and benefits, and people operations.

  • Draft and advise on employment-related agreements and policies globally, such as employment agreements and offer letters, severance agreements, confidentiality agreements and codes of conduct.

  • Advise, partner and liaise with various internal stakeholders to develop and lead on processes for common employee-related issues, and drive other employment-related projects and initiatives.

  • Work closely with the Employee Relations team on any contentious employment matters, and advise on risk levels, mitigation and response. 

  • Report to Head of Legal, Disputes (hard line) and Global Employee Relations Lead (dotted line). 


Qualifications

  • UK-qualified employment lawyer with 4 to 6 years PQE.

  • Ability to navigate difficult issues and multiple stakeholders, advising the business on key benefits and risks, and developing solutions.

  • Ability to juggle multiple matters at once across different jurisdictions.

  • Ability to communicate legal advice in a succinct and pragmatic way to different areas of the business.

  • Have a get-it-done, collaborative approach to problem solving.

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

WISE London, England Office

London, United Kingdom

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