Employment Counsel - Compensation and Benefits Substantive Legal Experience
London
Legal Staffing
Mar 6, 2026
We’re working with a leading tech company who are looking to bring on a Compensation & Benefits counsel for EMEA for the next 6 months, as they navigate major upcoming regulatory developments.
What will the role involve? You’ll partner closely with the wider regional employment legal team. The role will involve a broad mix of advisory, analytical and compliance-focused work that supports the company’s reward frameworks, people processes and stakeholder groups across multiple jurisdictions.
Key aspects of the role include:
Acting as the point person for all legal matters relating to compensation and benefits across EMEA
Providing analysis and advice on the incoming Pay Transparency Directive and aligning its requirements with their existing regional compensation processes
Working with business partners to interpret new legislation and understand operational impacts
Supporting employee and representative group enquiries relating to pay and reward
Assisting with pay gap analysis and contributing to corporate sustainability reporting initiatives
Collaborating closely with the global Compensation & Benefits and Employment Legal teams in a supportive, low-ego environment
What skills are required?
Employment lawyer with solid compensation and benefits experience, ideally gained within a multinational or tech-focused environment