- Serve as the primary employment lawyer for each of the Greenhill international offices.
- Partner with and advise HR colleagues by providing timely and practical advice on a wide variety of employment, contractual, labor, benefits, performance management, leaves, non-solicitation, non-competition, restrictive covenant, termination, and classification matters.
- Advise on new hire offer contracts, including executive employment agreements
- Partner with HR and outside immigration counsel to manage visa and other immigration matters.
- Provide legal advice to HR and other internal stakeholders on employment-related policies, processes, and templates to reflect applicable laws and regulations
- As a member of the Legal Division “Litigation & Employment Team”, you will provide legal support on employment litigation and investigation matters (including leading internal investigations)
- Provide advice to streamline employment processes and practices while remaining compliant with applicable law
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, and proactively prepare to comply with changes in all aspects of the employment life cycle
- Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned by your manager
- At least 5-6 years Post Qualified Experience (PQE) solicitor
- Bachelor of Laws from an accredited law school in the U.K. or EU
- Extensive experience in UK and EU employment law (ideally within a law firm or financial institution). Detailed, country-specific substantive law background is not required for every jurisdiction within the coverage area.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate laws, rules and regulations into practical business solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at presenting legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders
- Ability to work proactively, independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
- Proficiency in legal research tools and regulatory databases covering UK and European law
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
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Other requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We participate in the E-Verify program.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- At least 5-6 years Post Qualified Experience (PQE) solicitor
- Bachelor of Laws from an accredited law school in the U.K. or EU
- Extensive experience in UK and EU employment law
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively
- Proficiency in legal research tools and regulatory databases
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
What We Do
This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion. At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone. Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world. We’re all global citizens, and that’s why our company feels compelled to make an impact through more than just drawing up deals. We prove that it’s possible to do well and do good. We do right by our clients, our community and each other.
