Quick facts£650-£750 per day PAYE Employment Lawyer Surrey Hybrid: Tues-Thurs in office, Mon/Fri remote 10-12 months Start: July 2026 Are you a qualified employment lawyer ready to step into a senior in-house role with real ownership? Have you advised on complex employment matters across multiple European jurisdictions? Are you available for a 10-12-month PAYE day-rate contract in a fast-paced, international business? Who this role suitsThis role suits an experienced employment lawyer who enjoys operating at pace in a complex, matrix environment. You will be comfortable taking ownership, exercising judgement, and working closely with senior People and HR stakeholders. This is not a step-down or observational role. You will be trusted to act, influence, and deliver outcomes. You will thrive here if you enjoy variety, ambiguity, and responsibility, and are motivated by working in a creative, product-led, globally connected organisation. The opportunityYou will join a well-established in-house employment legal team within a globally recognised technology and digital entertainment business. The organisation operates at scale across Europe and beyond, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and people experience. This maternity cover role offers immediate responsibility, international exposure, and meaningful involvement in employment issues with real business impact. What you will be doingYou will provide front-line and strategic in-house employment law and employmen