Senior Legal Advisor

Job Description

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Your new companyn 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 rolen As a Senior Legal Advisor, you will play a key role within the Employment Team, providing expert employment law advice and representation to members, representatives and officials responsibilities will include:

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• Providing high-quality advice and representation on employment and industrial law matters.

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• Assessing applications for legal assistance and advising on the merits of potential Employment Tribunal claims.

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• Supporting officials with employment casework and industrial relations issues.

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• Preparing and managing Employment Tribunal cases from inception through to conclusion.

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• Overseeing cases conducted by external panel solicitors.

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• Supervising and supporting Employment Law Advisors within the team.

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• Supporting senior stakeholders with complex casework and legal advice as required.

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What you'll need to succeedn To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX professional, or be qualified by experience with a strong background in employment law will also have:

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• Experience advising and representing clients in Employment Tribunal matters.

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• Advocacy experience or a willingness to undertake tribunal advocacy.

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• Strong knowledge of employment law and employment tribunal procedures.

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• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

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• Experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues would be advantageous.

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What you'll get in returnn In return, you'll join a highly regarded legal team with an excellent track record and benefit from a rewarding and flexible working environment include:

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• Flexitime

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• Defined contribution pension scheme.

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• Generous annual leave entitlement, and additional Christmas closure days.

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• Subsidised on-site canteen.

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• Free on-site parking.

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• Excellent public transport links, including train and tram access.

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• High-quality and varied employment law work.

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• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

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• Modern offices and a supportive team culture.

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What you need to do nown If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV,

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