About Ocado Technology
We are Ocado Technology and we empower global grocery retailers with cutting-edge cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) powers highly automated Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs), enabling efficient, single-pick online grocery delivery
The Opportunity
As Legal Counsel – Employment, you will be the trusted strategic advisor to our People team and senior business stakeholders. This is a truly comprehensive in-house role offering a blend of high-stakes contentious work, cross-border advisory, and strategic corporate projects.
If you thrive on autonomy, commercial pragmatism, and working at pace, you will find an environment here that values your judgment and gives you the runway to lead.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Business Partnering: Act as the primary legal partner for UK and international business leaders on complex ER, contractual frameworks, and high-value change management (including restructures and TUPE).
- Litigation & Risk Management: Take total ownership of UK employment litigation, driving strategy from inception to commercial resolution.
- Global Scope: Work with external counsel across multiple international jurisdictions to deliver seamless, compliant, and pragmatic global advice.
- Corporate & Commercial Enablement: Advise on the employment mechanics of M&A activity, corporate transactions, and draft employment provisions within major commercial agreements.
- Proactive Advisory: Develop policy frameworks, delivering engaging stakeholder training, monitoring legal and regulatory developments and supporting with implementation
About You
We are looking for a sharp, commercially-minded employment lawyer who can cut through legal complexity to give clear, actionable business advice.
Experience
- Qualification: Qualified Solicitor (E&W) or equivalent.
- Experience: Ideally 3–7 years’ PQE with a strong foundation in both contentious and non-contentious UK employment law. (We are entirely open to exceptional candidates outside this bracket who can demonstrate the required capability).
- Track Record: Proven experience independently managing UK employment tribunal litigation and navigating complex, high-risk employee relations matters.
- Mindset: A strong academic mindset paired with the ability to advise, challenge, and influence senior stakeholders.
What’s In It For You?
We believe in rewarding our legal professionals with a package that genuinely supports work-life balance and flexibility.
- Work From Anywhere: 25 days annual leave plus the ability to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year.
- Financial & Future Growth: Up to 7% matched pension, company share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and an interest-free season ticket loan.
- Health & Peace of Mind: Premium Private Medical Insurance from day one, comprehensive income protection, life assurance, and dedicated wellness app access.
- Family First: Inclusive, market-leading parental policies offering 22 weeks fully paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
- Perks & Commute: A dedicated free shuttle bus to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations, a Cycle to Work scheme, and 15% off your Ocado shopping with free delivery from your first month.
Ready to shape the future of tech?
Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Ocado Group London, England Office
White Collar Factory, 1 Old Street, St Luke's, London, London, United Kingdom, EC1Y 8AF
