Employment Lawyer

Reporting to Chief Legal Officer, this role provides expert, pragmatic and commercially focused employment law advice across Brown & Brown (Europe). It is a strategic, consultative role, partnering closely with Team Resources (HR), senior leaders and the wider business to manage employment risk, shape people-related strategy, and ensure legal compliance while enabling growth.
The role holder will act as a trusted advisor, balancing legal rigour with practical solutions, and supporting Brown & Brown's values-led culture by ensuring fair, consistent and lawful employment practices across the organisation.
Key ResponsibilitiesEmployment Law Advisory & Risk ManagementOperate as an in-house expert on employment law matters across Brown & Brown (Europe), providing clear, pragmatic and commercially sound advice.Advise on the full lifecycle of employment issues, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary action, grievances, restructures and exits.Proactively identify employment law risks and work collaboratively with Team Resources and leadership to mitigate them.
Policies & DocumentationDevelop, update and advise on employment policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current legislation, best practice and Brown & Brown's culture.
Employee Relations & InvestigationsProvide legal support on complex grievance and disciplinary matters, including advising on process, attending meetings where appropriate, and drafting outcome letters.Support and advise on workplace investigations, ensuring fairness, procedural integrity and defensibility of outcomes.Guide the business through sensitive and high-risk employee relations matters with confidence and discretion.
TUPE, Restructuring & ChangeProvision of advice and guidance on TUPE matters, including around due diligence, consultation requirements, contractual implications and post-transfer integration.Support restructures, redundancies and organisational change programmes, ensuring legal compliance and minimising employee relations risk.Work closely with Team Resources and the wider Legal team to ensure coordinated advice.
Litigation & Dispute ResolutionDraft and advise on settlement agreements and lead employment-related settlement discussions.Manage and support employment tribunal and court claims, including instructing and liaising with external counsel where required.Represent Brown & Brown in employment tribunals and other forums, where appropriate.Advise on restrictive covenants, confidentiality obligations and post-termination disputes, including involvement in High Court proceedings when necessary.
Stakeholder Partnership & LeadershipAct as the first point of contact for Team Resources on employment law matters, providing timely, practical and trusted advice.Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders, HR colleagues and the wider Legal team.Translate complex legal issues into clear, accessible guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
Regulatory & Legislative AwarenessKeep up to date with developments in employment law across England & Wales and relevant European jurisdictions.Contribute to continuous improvement of employment law capability across the business.
Professional Standards & ValuesAlways operate in the best interests of Brown & Brown and its teammates, demonstrating integrity, discretion, and sound judgement.Ensure advice is technically accurate, commercially appropriate and aligned with Brown & Brown's values and culture.
Essential Skills & ExperienceMinimum of five years solicitor post-qualification and independent legal experience from a reputable legal environment specialising in employment law.Attentive: excellent attention to detail.Efficient: Prioritises effectively, focuses on what matters; delivers on time.Commercial: Demonstrates business acumen, practical, pragmatic and cares about growth.Collaborative: Values teamwork and open dialogue, contributes positively to a high functioning multidisciplinary team and works constructively with others to achieve shared goals.Adaptable: Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, quickly understands new issues and contexts, and adjusts approach to meet evolving business needs.Takes a positive approach: Passionate about assisting the client (our business) and creating a brilliant client experience.
Desirable (Beneficial)Sector Experience: Previous experience working within Financial Services industry is desirable.Regulatory Awareness: An understanding of the regulatory landscape (e.g., FCA requirements) would be advantageous in contextualising material.

What's on offer:A Negotiable basic salary plus all the normal benefits - 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Individual Private Medical (post probation), Life Assurance and a range of flexible benefits post probation alongside a holiday purchase scheme.Access to the annual Brown & Brown Inc. share save scheme.Full support for ongoing professional development including additional professional qualifications (post probation).