The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK's largest trade unions.
A vacancy exists for a Solicitor/Barrister/Senior Legal Advisor based at the Union’s Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.
What We Offer
- 34 hours week (currently no time recording.)
- Work/life balance including Flexitime.
- Defined contribution pension.
- Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays, (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked,) with additional fixed days over Christmas.
- Subsidised canteen
- Free onsite parking / excellent train and tram links.
- Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
- Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
- Free health assessments (post probation).
The principal duties are
To deliver an advice and representation service in employment and industrial law matters to Union members, representatives and officials; to prepare employment casework; to undertake some advocacy at Tribunal and to oversee the work of the Employment Law Legal Advisors.
The successful applicant
The role would suit an experienced qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX-qualified status of between 3-8 years. Qualified employment solicitor status is desirable but not essential, or equivalent practical experience of employment law and employment tribunals; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and well-developed planning and organisational skills; experience in advising and representing members in employment tribunal cases, including undertaking some limited advocacy at tribunal hearings; legal research skills; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
In return, you will have access to high quality work, within a team with an enviable track record for excellent results and strong reputation, state of the art offices, a supportive and progressive working environment and an opportunity to develop your practice.
An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. Alternatively, please e-mail jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk or telephone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 954.
The closing date is noon on Monday, 1 June 2026.
This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply.
CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.
Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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A vacancy exists for a Solicitor/Barrister/Senior Legal Advisor based at the Union’s Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.
What We Offer
- 34 hours week (currently no time recording.)
- Work/life balance including Flexitime.
- Defined contribution pension.
- Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays, (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked,) with additional fixed days over Christmas.
- Subsidised canteen
- Free onsite parking / excellent train and tram links.
- Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
- Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
- Free health assessments (post probation).
The principal duties are
To deliver an advice and representation service in employment and industrial law matters to Union members, representatives and officials; to prepare employment casework; to undertake some advocacy at Tribunal and to oversee the work of the Employment Law Legal Advisors.
The successful applicant
The role would suit an experienced qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX-qualified status of between 3-8 years. Qualified employment solicitor status is desirable but not essential, or equivalent practical experience of employment law and employment tribunals; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and well-developed planning and organisational skills; experience in advising and representing members in employment tribunal cases, including undertaking some limited advocacy at tribunal hearings; legal research skills; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
In return, you will have access to high quality work, within a team with an enviable track record for excellent results and strong reputation, state of the art offices, a supportive and progressive working environment and an opportunity to develop your practice.
An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. Alternatively, please e-mail jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk or telephone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 954.
The closing date is noon on Monday, 1 June 2026.
This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply.
CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.
Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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