At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert employment law advice and manage tribunal cases while collaborating with clients.
- Company: Join Make UK, the leading trade body for manufacturing and engineering in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a day off for volunteering each year.
- Other info: Home-based role with occasional office attendance and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in employment law while working with diverse clients and industries.
- Qualifications: Substantial PQE in employment law and experience in advising clients on HR matters.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Home based - occasional attendance at South or Midlands offices (Bristol / Hook / Birmingham) (1 day p/w). Competitive salaries and excellent benefits including up to one day's paid leave each year to undertake volunteering opportunities.
Make UK is the UK’s leading trade body for the manufacturing and engineering sector. Collectively we represent 20,000 companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, across engineering, manufacturing, technology and the wider industrial sector. We provide a complete range of employment law advice, training, and HR services, working closely with our members to deliver tailored consultancy support that meets their specific business needs. With nearly 130 years of experience, we have been supporting businesses by staying at the forefront of employment law and HR best practices. Our consultants bring senior and executive legal and HR experience from diverse industries. They offer best practice solutions backed by commercial insight gained from years in both private and public sectors.
We are seeking an Employment Lawyer to join us as a Senior Legal Adviser in the South of England, working with a portfolio of clients to offer pragmatic consultancy in a range of employment enquiries.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide comprehensive and timely employment law and employee relations advice via in-person meetings, phone calls (including the National Advice Line), and written correspondence.
- Manage employment litigation in the Employment Tribunal from start to finish, including advocacy (with training available).
- Draft and scrutinize contracts of employment, policies, procedures, and other employment‑related documents.
- Present engaging seminars on employment law and employee relations topics.
- Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge through continuous research and training.
- Ensure compliance with office procedures for work coordination and monitoring.
- Assist the Head of HR & Legal as required.
- Collaborate with other business units to support member recruitment and retention.
- Identify opportunities for additional fee‑paying work for Make UK and assist in their procurement.
- Undertake other relevant tasks to achieve the overall objectives of Make UK.
- Substantial PQE in employment law.
- Experience advising clients on employment law, employee relations, and HR matters.
- Proven track record in handling tribunal cases with minimal supervision.
- Advocacy experience in Employment Tribunals is an advantage.
- Ability to provide practical, commercial employment law advice.
- Strong analytical skills to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly.
- Ability to put clients at ease and build rapport.
- Resilience under pressure and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent negotiation skills and teamwork capabilities.
Senior Legal Adviser (Employment Law) in Hampshire employer: Make UK
Make UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including paid volunteering leave, and the flexibility of home-based work with occasional office attendance, we empower our Senior Legal Advisers to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and fosters continuous learning.
