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Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF18815

Role Overview

As a Legal Counsel (Employment) at QinetiQ Farnborough, you will provide strategic legal advice across all aspects of employment law, industrial relations, litigation, mediation, regulatory compliance and broader employment‑related legal matters for the QinetiQ Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on and supporting complex tribunal litigation, disciplinary actions and grievance procedures.
• Extending UK employment law knowledge across multiple jurisdictions in partnership with international legal teams.
• Supporting mergers, acquisitions, and sales departments on employment matters.
• Identifying, developing and implementing new policy, process improvements, training needs, and advising on emerging employment legislation.
• Maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders and promoting the value of the group’s Legal, IP and Company Secretarial teams.

Essential Experience

• Grounded knowledge of all aspects of employment law, with sound legal judgment and understanding of the employment regulatory environment.
• Experience working in a law firm or in-house legal team.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified employment lawyer with 2‑3 years post‑qualification within employment law.

We value difference and are open to diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated experience and learning willingness are required.

Hours: 37 per week; Hybrid working patterns available.

Location – Farnborough

Farnborough site: state‑of‑the‑art facility with high‑energy laser technologies, 5 m pressurised wind tunnel, and cutting‑edge R&D projects.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase additional days.
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more.
• Proud support of the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Many roles are subject to national security vetting; prior holders may transfer upon appointment. Some roles have additional restrictions; nationality or previous nationality may affect employment eligibility.

We welcome applicants with disabilities or health conditions; reasonable adjustments are available. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.