<p><strong>In-House Employment Lawyer</strong></p><p><strong>Permanent role </strong></p><p><strong>Professional services firm </strong></p><p><strong>£120K - £127K + bonus</strong></p><p><strong>London (hybrid working)</strong></p><p>The role:</p><ul><li>Manage the standard senior level employment matters including, onboarding, departures, transfers, lateral hiring, responsible for facilitating the seamless process and all document sets for the countries where the company operates</li><li>Provide legal support with regard to the senior employee program including drafting templates and contract provisions, advising on legal issues, and conflicts of interest</li><li>Guide on restrictive covenants and employment protections by providing legal advice on the design and enforceability of non-competes, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and other restrictive covenants across multiple jurisdictions, balancing business needs with local legal frameworks</li><li>Support compensation governance by partnering with senior stakeholders and relevant committees to advise on compensation structures, profit-sharing, deferred compensation, equity programs, clawback policies, and ownership requirements that align with global partnership model</li><li>Support partner transactions and structural changes, including promotions, admissions, retirements, cross-border moves, and other events tied to the partner lifecycle</li><li>Advise on cross-border tax, securities, and regulatory considerations impacting partner compensation, mobility, and incentive structures</li><li>Draft, review, and update governance documentation related to partner compensation, policies, and partnership rules</li><li>Review and validate partner compensation inputs, calculations, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance</li><li>Advise on executive compensation issues arising in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructuring</li><li>Support resolution of complex HR and employment legal issues (both internally and matters where it could interface with external parties)</li><li>Partner with other members of the Employment team on global projects</li><li>Contribute to developing and maintaining Legal Team intellectual property, including template forms, and other materials</li><li>Work with and direct external counsel as required</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned or required</li></ul><p>Requirements:</p><ul><li>Qualified employment lawyer, experienced in executive compensation, partnerships, with strategic and operational employment law expertise</li><li>8+ years PQE of practicing employment law</li><li>Prior in-house experience preferred within a complex international organization, preferably professional services, a large partnership or similar industry</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hyaXMuaGVuc29uLjcwMjM3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Employment Counsel (In-House)</strong></p><p><strong><br />Tech firm</strong></p><p><strong>£150K-£175K + bonus</strong></p><p><strong>London - fully office based </strong></p><p>The role:</p><ul><li>Provide practical, commercially focused advice on employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with local external counsel where necessary.</li><li>Oversee and manage employment disputes and litigation globally, ensuring effective resolution strategies.</li><li>Draft, review, and update employment contracts, policies, and handbooks to ensure compliance and consistency.</li><li>Advise on data protection and privacy issues related to employee data, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.</li><li>Support HR and leadership on organisational changes, including redundancies, transfers, and integration projects.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with external law firms, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support.</li><li>Partner with HR and business leaders to deliver proactive solutions that align with company culture and strategic objectives</li></ul><p>The requirements:</p><ul><li>Qualified lawyer </li><li>Experience advising on employment matters across UK/EMEA, including managing disputes and complex workforce issues.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hyaXMuaGVuc29uLjQ2MDMzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager - Technology & Telecom Sectors</strong></p><p><strong>London, Hybrid</strong></p><p><strong>£55,000 - £80,000 depending on experience </strong></p><p>Are you an experienced contracts professional ready for your next challenge? Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Contracts Manager/Senior Contracts Manager</strong> with a proven background in the <strong>technology or telecommunications sectors</strong>. This is not a generic legal role-sector-specific experience is absolutely essential for success.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong><br /> As Contracts Manager/Senior Contracts Manager , you'll provide vital legal support across operational, sales, procurement, and management teams. You'll help shape our commercial success by ensuring all activity is underpinned by robust legal frameworks, tailored for the unique demands of the tech and telco environments.</p><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>At least <strong>3 years' experience in contract management</strong> or commercial contracts roles <strong>within the technology or telecommunications sector</strong>-candidates without industry experience will not be considered</li><li>Demonstrable success negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts in tech/telco</li><li>Legal training (law degree, LPC, GDL) with understanding of English contract law and sector-relevant nuances</li><li>Deep familiarity with cross-border agreements and regulatory requirements affecting technology and telecom companies</li><li>Strong stakeholder management, written/verbal communication, and document drafting skills-with ability to convey legal issues in clear, business-friendly language</li><li>High proficiency in Office 365 and contract management software</li><li>Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Offer practical, commercial advice and guidance on contract terms, legal risks, and business decisions specific to the tech/telco industry</li><li>Review, amend, and negotiate a wide range of sector-relevant contracts (supplier, customer, software licenses, SaaS, reseller, and service agreements)</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Procurement, Compliance, and business stakeholders, with a distinct focus on technology or telco business objectives</li><li>Maintain contracts registers and management systems with accuracy and efficiency</li><li>On-board new suppliers and customers, ensuring sector compliance and best practices</li><li>Liaise with external counsel, particularly for cross-border agreements or specialist sector needs</li><li>Keep legal templates, policies, and documentation relevant for the evolving tech/telco landscape</li><li>Continuously suggest and implement improvements to enhance team effectiveness</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to Apply?</strong><br /> If you have the required legal and contract management experience <strong>specifically gained in the technology or telecommunications sectors</strong>, we want to hear from you!</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FsbHVtLlNhdW5kZXJzLjY2NzcxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="431" data-start="216">Robert Half Technology are assisting a leading UK legal firm to recruit a Cloud & Data Architecture Consultant on a contract basis. Outside IR35. UK-based with remote working and occasional stakeholder sessions.</p><h3 data-end="443" data-start="433">Role</h3><p data-start="444" data-end="1061">* Lead a structured assessment of cloud and data platforms (Azure vs GCP) and provide a Board-ready recommendation.<br / data-end="562" data-start="559"> * Design and implement a modern cloud data platform with Databricks as the core analytics and AI layer.<br / data-start="665" data-end="668"> * Build a production-ready lakehouse architecture optimised for analyst-led use.<br / data-start="748" data-end="751"> * Implement secure, scalable ingestion pipelines for structured, unstructured, text-based, and geospatial data.<br / data-start="862" data-end="865"> * Balance performance, security, cost, and operational simplicity across the platform.<br / data-end="954" data-start="951"> * Provide knowledge transfer and documentation to enable internal teams to operate and extend the platform.</p><h3 data-end="1076" data-start="1063">Profile</h3><p data-end="1573" data-start="1077">* Proven hands-on experience delivering cloud-based analytics platforms end to end.<br data-start="1160" / data-end="1163"> * Strong expertise in Azure or GCP, including Databricks implementation.<br / data-start="1235" data-end="1238"> * Deep understanding of lakehouse architectures, data engineering, and analytics design.<br / data-start="1326" data-end="1329"> * Experience working with large datasets, NLP/AI workloads, and geospatial data.<br data-start="1409" / data-end="1412"> * Strong security, governance, and access control design experience.<br data-end="1483" / data-start="1480"> * Ability to produce clear technical documentation and senior stakeholder recommendations.</p><h3 data-end="1588" data-start="1575">Company</h3><p data-start="1589" data-end="1686">* Leading UK legal firm<br / data-end="1615" data-start="1612"> * Remote-first with occasional onsite or virtual stakeholder sessions</p><h3 data-end="1711" data-start="1688">Salary & Benefits</h3><p data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1712" data-end="1813">The day rate / contract value is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and engagement structure.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjIzNjc2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Head of Direct Tax | International Technology & Services Group | Central London (Office based 1 day a week) | £100,000 - £120,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with an international technology and services organisation operating across multiple regions. As the business continues to scale and strengthen its finance leadership, they are now seeking a Head of Direct Tax to bring core direct tax capability in-house and support the group through its next phase of growth.</p><p> </p><p>This is a senior, commercially focused role reporting directly to the CFO, with responsibility for corporate tax and transfer pricing, alongside exposure to the group's upcoming Pillar Two implementation. The position is well suited to a tax professional who combines strong technical fundamentals with a pragmatic, business-partnering approach.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Taking ownership of the group's direct tax agenda, transitioning corporate tax oversight from external advisers to an in-house function.<br /> * Overseeing corporate tax compliance, reporting, and governance, with a primary focus on UK corporate tax.<br /> * Managing corporate tax provisions, computations, and annual tax filings.<br /> * Acting as the main point of contact for external tax advisers and coordinating outsourced activity.<br /> * Reviewing key tax positions, judgements, and risks, providing clear and practical advice to senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Transfer Pricing</p><ul><li>Leading the group's transfer pricing framework, ensuring alignment with OECD guidelines and commercial reality.<br /> * Reviewing and maintaining transfer pricing policies and documentation.<br /> * Supporting economic analyses for intercompany transactions and advising on pricing structures.<br /> * Managing transfer pricing enquiries and liaising with advisers as required.</li></ul><p>Pillar Two & Emerging Tax Requirements.</p><ul><li>Supporting the group's implementation of OECD Pillar Two global minimum tax rules.<br /> * Working with existing templates, advisers, and finance teams to embed Pillar Two processes.<br /> * Maintaining a working knowledge of Pillar Two requirements, without the expectation of deep technical specialism.<br /> * Assisting with data gathering, calculations, and ongoing compliance once implemented.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial & Strategic Support</strong></p><ul><li>Providing pragmatic tax advice to the CFO and wider business on commercial initiatives and structural changes.<br /> * Partnering with finance and legal teams to ensure tax considerations are embedded into key projects.<br /> * Monitoring relevant tax developments and advising on potential business impact.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Professionally qualified tax specialist (CTA, ADIT, or equivalent).<br /> * Strong experience in corporate tax and transfer pricing, gained within practice and/or industry.<br /> * Solid UK corporate tax background; international exposure advantageous but not essential.<br /> * Transfer pricing experience is a key requirement for the role.<br /> * Some exposure to OECD Pillar Two or global minimum tax rules, with the ability to build knowledge further.<br /> * Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident working closely with senior finance leadership.<br /> * Strong communication skills, able to translate tax issues into clear business language.<br /> * Comfortable operating in a hands-on role within a growing organisation.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Salary of £100,000 - £120,000, plus bonus and benefits.<br /> * Hybrid working from the Central London office (Office based 1 day a week).<br /> * Direct reporting line to the CFO, with high visibility and influence across the business.<br /> * Opportunity to bring direct tax capability in-house and shape the function over time.</li></ul><p>Benefits</p><ul><li>Salary sacrifice pension with employer contributions matched up to 5%.<br /> * Life assurance from day one at four times basic salary.<br /> * 25 days' holiday, with the flexibility to buy or sell up to five additional days.<br /> * An extra paid day off for your birthday.<br /> * Private medical insurance, fully funded, with access to Digital GP services.<br /> * Dental cover and annual eyecare tests, with contributions towards specialist eyewear if required.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a strong opportunity to step into a visible, CFO-facing role and take ownership of direct tax within a growing business. With adviser support already in place and a measured approach to Pillar Two implementation, the role offers scope to build capability while focusing on core strengths in corporate tax and transfer pricing.</p><p>If you're a senior tax professional looking for a commercially focused role with genuine influence, this position offers a compelling next step.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDIxNzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
