Employment Litigation Lawyer

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time Employment Litigation Lawyer to join the UK&I Legal team. The role will be primarily home-based, with occasional travel to UK offices. The role will be 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. In return, we offer a competitive salary of £50,000 to £62,500 depending on experience, 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, a flexible holiday scheme, contribution company pension and Life Assurance Scheme, training programmes and study support, employee discount scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and a matched fundraising programme.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Conducting Employment Tribunal Litigation through process.
• Drafting documents – pleadings, statements, Bundles.
• Advocacy and attending trials and hearing to conclusion.
• Engagement with external advisers (Counsel/Solicitors) where instructed.
• Additional HR support to HRAs.
• Additional shadowing work/Support for Senior (HR) Counsel – DP and internal investigatory.
• Preparation of newsletters, training materials, and lessons-learnt documents (and delivery).

Key Competencies:

• Experienced HR litigator and advocate.
• Self-starter.
• Provide legal advice to HR teams.
• Deal with and represent any Employment Tribunal, (employment-related) litigation claims, and Early Conciliation matters against business areas to ensure the best interests of the business areas are met.
• Provide advice and support to the HR teams within the business streams to establish and minimise risk.
• Prepare and disseminate updates to ensure best practice, consistency of approach and compliance with legislation (including pre-emptive planning).
• Develop and deliver training programmes as required and appropriate on a range of employee-related subjects to ensure that Managers and HR Teams adopt best practice, consistency of approach and compliance with legislation.
• Provide support and advice in respect of HR-related regulatory and compliance matters (such as data protection, and working time).
• Provide general legal support as required.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Experienced litigator and advocate within Employment Law jurisdictions (3+ years of experience).
• (Specialised) Knowledge of employment and employment-related legislation.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of commercial pressures affecting the business.
• Good communication skills including being able to explain complex issues in a clear, concise way to non-legal professionals.
• Qualified Lawyer in England and Wales (or equivalent/appropriate qualification to deliver above).
• Credibility to deal with all levels (including senior) and manage relationships with different stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. These documents may include your passport, driver’s license, utility bill (dated in the last 3 months), HMRC letter, original bank statements, an original payslip, your birth certificate, or a valid share code.

Regional Management (UK&I) Limited is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel respected and able to give their best and is proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us. If this opportunity is of interest, then we want to hear from you.

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