rradar is a legal enterprise dedicated to helping businesses navigate risk. We provide our clients with the knowledge and tools they need to avoid and overcome challenges, empowering them to grow their businesses with confidence.
The opportunity:
rradar is looking for an experienced HR & Employment Law Specialist or Solicitor to join our Legal Advisory Service in either our Hull, Leeds or Glasgow office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an employment law or HR professional to provide timely, practical and high-quality advice to clients across a broad range of pre-claim HR and employment law matters. You will help clients proactively manage workplace risks, address issues at an early stage and reduce the likelihood of problems escalating.
Working as part of the Legal Advisory Service, you will provide tailored advice, guidance and support by telephone and email. You will build a strong understanding of each client’s priorities and provide solutions that balance their needs with legal, commercial and service requirements.
The successful candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of employment law and HR matters, together with experience working in a busy, fast-paced and varied environment. You will be confident managing matters independently, while recognising when additional support or specialist input is required.
Duties include:
- Providing practical HR and employment law advice to clients by telephone and email, in line with agreed service levels and quality standards.
- Maintaining accurate records and case information across internal systems.
- Applying employment law and HR principles to deliver commercially focused solutions for clients.
- Identifying and referring matters requiring specialist support, ensuring seamless handovers to the appropriate legal advisory or claims teams.
- Promoting and supporting the use of rradar's digital solutions and wider service offering.
- Maintaining compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
- Keeping up to date with developments in employment law and HR best practice to ensure clients receive current, high-quality advice.
- Collaborating with colleagues to share knowledge, support continuous improvement, and deliver an excellent client experience.
- Supporting business development, marketing activities, webinars, training, and legal content creation.
- Identifying opportunities to enhance services, develop new solutions, and improve ways of working.
Required skills & experience:
We are seeking an analytical and proactive finance professional who can confidently manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate, high-quality work. You will be:
- Qualified Solicitor or Associate CIPD (minimum Level 5), with at least 2 years' PQE or equivalent experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience working in a busy, fast-paced HR, legal advisory, or employment law environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical and commercially focused advice.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a client-focused approach.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Able to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and recognise when matters require escalation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other business systems.
- Committed to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge
The following would be advantageous:
- Experience using case management systems.
- Experience delivering webinars, seminars or training sessions.
- Experience contributing to business development, marketing or legal content.
- Familiarity with working to service levels, performance measures and quality assurance standards.
What we offer:
At rradar, we believe our people thrive when they feel supported, connected, and empowered. That’s why we’ve built a culture of collaboration and cross-team learning that fuels innovation and helps us deliver outstanding services to our clients.
We operate an agile working model, giving you the flexibility to split your time between home and the office in a way that works best for you.
Alongside this, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and reward your contribution — including private pension, medical insurance, generous holiday allowance, and more.
You can explore the full range of benefits in our Life at rradar guide and on our website: https://www.rradar.com/about
rradar Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
At rradar, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected and supported to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring fair and equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process and employment practices.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidate and are committed to making recruitment decisions based on skills, experience and potential. We value diverse perspectives and will consider all applicants fairly.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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HR & Employment Law Specialist Solicitor in Leeds employer: rradar
rradar is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for an Associate Solicitor to thrive. With offices in Leeds and Hull, employees benefit from an agile working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises wellbeing and professional development. The opportunity to engage with a diverse range of Employment cases within a supportive team environment ensures meaningful career growth and the chance to make a real impact in the legal field.
