Employment Law Manager

Starting salary £53,726 p.a., rising to £61,115 p.a. (London) or £49,663 p.a. rising to £56,081 p.a. (Region).

Job Reference

1026

Closing Date

22 Jun 2026

Job Title

Employment Law Manager

Summary

We are seeking a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive, or a paralegal with five years’ experience who wishes to qualify as a solicitor, to fill the post of Employment Law Manager. The successful candidate will provide complex legal advice on employment law matters to senior management and members, supervise a team of junior colleagues, and lead the union’s Employment Law and Rights strategy.

Salary and Location

• Band 4 – London Spine 27/23, Region Spine 30/26
• London: £53,726 p.a. rising to £61,115 p.a. in annual increments
• Region: £49,663 p.a. rising to £56,081 p.a. in annual increments
• PCS London or Region

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance and representation on employment law issues to staff, members, and senior management.
• Support, manage, and develop a team of Employment Law Caseworkers and paralegals.
• Conduct legal research, draft claims, and prepare advice and other legal documents.
• Advise the union and its members on wrongful termination, unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
• Develop and implement the union’s legal policy objectives and strategy.
• Coordinate with external solicitors and internal stakeholders on personal casework.
• Represent PCS members at tribunals, civil service appeal boards, and other official bodies.
• Prepare and present reports to committees, monitor initiatives, and contribute to budgeting and planning processes.
• Promote diversity, equality, and professional development within the team.

People Management

• Allocate work, manage workflow, and plan for future staffing needs.
• Motivate and assess team performance, ensuring high standards of service.
• Identify training needs, provide or organize formal and informal training, and support staff development.
• Enforce staff conduct policies and manage disciplinary matters when necessary.
• Maintain health and safety standards and welfare of staff.

Communication and Team Working

• Write complex communications, briefs, and reports.
• Communicate with members and the union’s internal staff; produce circulars and briefings.
• Represent PCS at conferences and liaise with external organisations.
• Promote team working, organise meetings, and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.

Equality and Diversity

• Contribute to the union’s equal opportunities policy by developing strategies to tackle inequality and discrimination.
• Promote diversity in line with PCS’s wider approach and values.

Qualifications and Experience

• Newly qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive or an equivalent law degree, or at least five years’ experience in employment law.
• Experience in employment law, advocacy, and representation.
• People‑management experience including induction, training, appraisal, and conduct.
• Experience in industrial relations, negotiations, and project management.
• Understanding of UK political processes and the role of trade unions.
• Knowledge of employment rights, equality legislation, and discriminatory law.

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including reports and presentations.
• Strong negotiation and relationship‑building abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage complex legal issues.
• Prioritise work, set standards, and deliver timely advice.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours when required.

Benefits and Development

• Childcare and family support.
• Generous maternity and paternity leave.
• 32 days leave and Christmas closure.
• Employee assistance programme and training, appraisal and development support.
• Opportunity for a wide range of learning and development.

Equality and Diversity Statement

PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people. All posts can be considered on a full‑time, part‑time, or job share basis.

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