Employee Relations Lawyer

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

The HR team is continuing to expand in London and we are looking for a highly skilled lawyer in UK/European employment matters to manage employee relations and ensure compliance with employment laws across various jurisdictions.

Your future role within QRT:

You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships within the business and provide guidance on a wide range of employment issues in the EMEA region with a particular focus on the UK, Denmark and DIFC initially. You will be responsible for:

• Advising and working on non-contentious and contentious employment-related matters, including recruitment, performance management, terminations, restrictive covenants, and data privacy
• Partnering with local HR Business Partners to manage employment related investigations, including background research, investigative interviews, and debrief meetings
• Staying apprised of and advising on changes in applicable laws and regulations in employment law
• Working closely with the HR Business Partners and HR Operations teams to develop and improve employee relations strategies and procedures that align with the company’s objectives and legal requirements
• Preparing summaries or written debriefs for the appropriate stakeholders on employee relation matters

Your present skillset:

The successful candidate will be flexible, self-sufficient, organised and able to work collaboratively in a highly cross-functional environment. You will actively take ownership of employment matters; and will consistently demonstrate solid follow-through. You will be:

• A qualified solicitor with 10+ years PQE in employment law at a law firm and/or investment fund or tech firm
• Substantial knowledge and experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing employment documentation (for example, employment contracts and settlement agreements), as well as experience in contentious employment matters, including litigation matters
• Knowledge of regulations related to employment law in, various countries in the EMEA region and beyond, with a particular focus on the UK, Denmark and DIFC initially
• High degree of empathy balanced against an ability to provide direct feedback

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.