Counsel - UK Labor & Employment

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

Times are changing at Philip Morris International (PMI). We’ve chosen to do something incredible. The world expects us to act responsibly. We are doing just that by transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

This transformation will revolutionize every area of our business: the products we sell, where we sell them, how they’re manufactured and delivered. The way we talk to our customers and engage with society.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, you’ll enjoy dreaming up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

Role Purpose:

You will provide legal advice on all areas of employment law, including contracts, TUPE transfers, disputes, policy development and employee relations for PMI in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Employment Advisory

• Advise on recruitment, performance management, employee relations and exits.

• Draft and review employment contracts, settlement agreements and related documentation.

• Support employee benefits matters and vendor agreements.

Employee Relations & Disputes

• Advise on investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters.

• Manage employment disputes and Employment Tribunal claims.

• Support settlement negotiations and dispute resolution.

Organisational Change

• Support restructures, redundancies and TUPE projects.

• Advise on organisational change and cross-border employment issues.

Governance & Compliance

• Monitor employment law developments and regulatory changes.

• Develop and maintain employment policies and procedures.

• Advise on employment-related data privacy matters, including DSARs.

• Deliver employment law training to stakeholders.

Business Partnering

• Build strong relationships with People & Culture and business leaders.

• Act as a trusted advisor on employment law risks and solutions.

• Manage external counsel and employment law projects.

Projects & Innovation

• Support strategic employment and benefits projects.

• Review employment law aspects of commercial agreements.

• Drive process improvements and legal technology adoption.

Who We're Looking For:

• UK-qualified Solicitor with employment law experience.

• Strong knowledge of employee relations, investigations, Employment Tribunals, restructures and TUPE.

• Experience working in a law firm, in-house legal team, or both.

• Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Interest in innovation, continuous improvement and legal technology.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.