Senior Legal Advisor

Senior Legal Advisor

Full-Time 50000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide expert legal advice and representation on employment law matters.
  • Company: Join a respected organisation known for supporting its members and delivering excellent outcomes.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexitime, generous leave, and ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career progression and a modern office culture.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in employment law while working with a collaborative and progressive team.
  • Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX professional with strong employment law experience.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected organisation with a strong reputation for supporting its members and delivering excellent legal outcomes.

You will be joining a collaborative Legal Services team that handles a broad range of employment matters, offering high-quality work in a supportive and progressive environment.

Your new role As a Senior Legal Advisor, you will play a key role within the Employment Team, providing expert employment law advice and representation to members, representatives and officials responsibilities will include: Providing high-quality advice and representation on employment and industrial law matters.

Assessing applications for legal assistance and advising on the merits of potential Employment Tribunal claims.

Supporting officials with employment casework and industrial relations issues.

Preparing and managing Employment Tribunal cases from inception through to conclusion.

Overseeing cases conducted by external panel solicitors.

Supervising and supporting Employment Law Advisors within the team.

Supporting senior stakeholders with complex casework and legal advice as required.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX professional, or be qualified by experience with a strong background in employment law will also have: Experience advising and representing clients in Employment Tribunal matters.

Advocacy experience or a willingness to undertake tribunal advocacy.

Strong knowledge of employment law and employment tribunal procedures.

The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a highly regarded legal team with an excellent track record and benefit from a rewarding and flexible working environment include: Flexitime Defined contribution pension scheme.

Generous annual leave entitlement, and additional Christmas closure days.

Subsidised on-site canteen.

Free on-site parking.

Excellent public transport links, including train and tram access.

High-quality and varied employment law work.

Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Modern offices and a supportive team culture.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Legal Advisor

Employment Law Expertise
Legal Representation
Employment Tribunal Procedures
Advocacy Skills
Case Management
Supervisory Skills
Stakeholder Engagement