My client is looking for an exceptional employment lawyer to join them as their Head of Legal and first in-house lawyer. Reporting into the CEO; this fantastic role will allow you to establish and lead the in-house legal capability. The business has recognised the need for a permanent, experienced employment specialist to help shape the development of the organisation. The role combines complex employment work, strategic judgement, service design and long-term leadership potential. Experience of employment law or closely related disputes work, with experience of handling or supervising tribunal claims, settlement negotiations and legally complex casework Experience of professional discipline, regulatory, safeguarding related matters, inquests or similarly sensitive proceedings. Proven experience of Advocacy experience in tribunals or other formal hearings. Experience gained in-house, or in a membership body, insurer-backed legal service, union-adjacent organisation or similarly client-facing advisory environment. Practical, commercial mindset. Comfortable building relationships at a distance and working more remotely
