At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on employment law and represent members in tribunal cases.
- Company: Join a leading trade union supporting professionals across sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £63,000 and a 13-month fixed term contract.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workers' rights while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE and employment law experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 63000 £ per year.
IN HOUSE EMPLOYMENT LAWYER – TRADE UNION
LONDON
£63,000 BASIC SALARY
13 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Role Overview:
Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is presently supporting a United Kingdom trade union which represents professionals and specialist workers in both the public and private sectors in their search for an In-House Employment Lawyer to join their team on a 13-month fixed term contract.
Our client is seeking a qualified Solicitor to provide specialist advice and representation on employment law and provide representation in employment tribunal cases. This role is offered on a fixed term basis due to maternity leave within the team. The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel and Head of Legal. They will advise officers, representatives and the wider membership on complex legal issues, relating to individual and collective employment law; run employment tribunal cases; contribute to policy development and develop and deliver training.
Key Accountabilities:
- Advising full time officers, branch representatives and the wider membership on legal issues.
- Conducting legal research and providing specialist analysis on bargaining, campaigning and policy issues.
- Running employment tribunal and employment appeal tribunal cases.
- Developing expertise in employment law through attending relevant conferences and training courses.
- Developing and delivering training to full time officers, branch representatives and the wider membership on employment law.
- Responding to consultation documents and legislative proposals produced by Government/statutory and trade union bodies.
About You:
- Qualified solicitor – at least 3 years’ PQE.
- Specialist knowledge of employment law and the tribunal process.
- Experience of advising on complex employment law matters.
- Experience of handling Employment Tribunal cases.
- Experience of working proactively, self-managing time and workload.
- Experience of resolving case work.
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders.
- Understanding of trade unions and industrial relations (desirable).
In House Employment Lawyer – 13 Month Fixed Term Contract -(M) UK876461 employer: Morgan Philips Group
At Morgan Philips Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Financial Controls Manager, you will benefit from our commitment to employee growth through tailored development opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant city, our team thrives on diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.
