Bank Of America Attorney - Employment Benefits 

United Kingdom, England, City of Westminster 

968249456

Attorney – Employment and Benefits

Director & Assistant General Counsel

Provides general legal counsel on employment and benefits related matters in the UK and across EMEA, as well as providing specific advice on contentious and non-contentious HR related queries and actions. Reviews legal contracts and documents. Individuals in this position typically have a minimum of six years of experience post qualification. The role will be part of a 3 person EMEA HR Legal team in London. The role is located in our Bank of America offices in London.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide first class, commercial and risk-appropriate legal advice to HR in EMEA. This lawyer will have day to day interaction with the HR generalists and country HR partners in the different EMEA jurisdictions. The role requires close liaison with other control functions as well as internal and external lawyers. The role will build a strong relationship with HR and LOB clients and must have the ability to identify practical legal solutions and make recommendations. It will involve:

• Managing and advising on the legal/reputational and regulatory risks arising at all stages of the employment cycle in accordance with the bank's risk framework and culture.
• Acting as strategic partner to the business, assisting the business to weigh the risk/reward balance whilst acting responsibly;
• Managing queries from HR and the business, including Compliance, Risk and Audit on a range of issues.
• Working closely with the EMEA HR legal team, together with other lawyers including regulatory lawyers;
• Providing regular training to HR on employment law matters, frequently asked questions and HR legal documents;
• Engaging and managing outside counsel in a cost-efficient manner;
• Providing general legal support to the business, including the procurement of appropriate regulatory advice;
• Providing advice in respect of the HR aspects of data privacy issues;
• Advising on the HR elements of M&A activity, out­sourcing and other transactional projects.

Experience and Skills:

• In-house employment lawyer with experience of employment laws and regulations in England and across the EMEA region
• Law degree required
• Strong post qualification experience
• Fluent spoken and written English required
• Large law firm training and/or in-house Legal department experience in the area of employment law in the UK and EMEA region, preferably in international banking and finance (or with clients in that area)
• Experience in advising on HR regulatory issues
• Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions and time zones and manage a high volume of work and clients in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, and to adapt to a variety of audiences
• Ability to be successful in a global, matrixed organisation
• Well-grounded in principles of common law, employment law and contract law
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner
• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons
• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum
• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.
• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters
• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.

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