Senior Legal Advisor
JOB_54042614813023Job type
PermanentLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
In-house LegalIndustry
LegalPay
£Dependent on experience
Senior Legal Advisor - Employment - Manchester
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
- 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
- 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
- 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, or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Libby Smith, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Manchester, 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaTelephone 01612287770