Junior Employment Legal Counsel
London, United Kingdom
Full time
Hybrid
Compensation is not specified
Role
Legal
Description
The Legal team is responsible for delivering legal and regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with local regulations and alignment with the needs of customers of CDC products and services.
This position is a 12-month fixed-term role located in London and will report to the Head of Commercial, Employment, and Litigation Counsel, who is based in Hong Kong.
The role is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave and will involve providing support on a wide range of employment law matters impacting the EMEIA, USA, Canada, and the Middle East regions.
The start date for this role is January 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the corporate legal team at CDC, focusing on global employment matters in regions such as the UK, EU, the Americas, Canada, and the Middle East.
- Draft and review various forms of employment documentation and provide legal advice, including employment agreements, incentive agreements, and letters.
- Conduct detailed legal research and collaborate with external counsel to ensure compliance with local labor laws.
- Communicate with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictional teams concerning various employment-related issues.
- Advise on areas such as compensation, incentives, share schemes, regulatory changes, discipline, performance management, and termination exits to ensure legal compliance.
- Stay informed about legal developments in employment law.
Requirements:
- NQ-2 years PQE qualified lawyer in England and Wales, with experience in handling non-contentious and contentious employment issues.
- Proficiency in English communication, both written and verbal.
- Experience in engaging with stakeholders across multi-jurisdictional teams.
- Preferably experienced in managing international labor and employment matters.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities, capable of managing high volumes of work and competing demands.
- Willingness to accommodate calls and meetings across different time zones as needed.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to suggest solutions.
Skills Required

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