Full job descriptionResponsibilitiesLegal Counsel / Adviser - Employment Law (UK)



Are you a employment lawyer with strong UK employment law experience, thinking about a move in-house or your next step in-house? If you’re looking for a role where you can get closer to the business, influence real decisions and work in a hybrid environment, we’d love to hear from you. This opportunity is based in either London or Manchester, and offers a mix of home and office working.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

You will partner closely with HR and business stakeholders, providing clear, practical advice across a wide range of UK employment law matters. Your work will span the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and contracts through to complex employee relations issues, restructures and exits.

You will advise on areas including redundancy, TUPE, disciplinary and grievance matters, restrictive covenants and Employment Tribunal claims, working with external counsel where needed. You will also support policy development, deliver training, and help embed best practice across the business.

Alongside your UK focus, you may also gain exposure to wider EMEA matters, working as part of a well-connected global legal function.