Senior Legal Advisor - Legal Department
Reference: 934
Closing Date: Noon, 21 January 2026
Salary: £42,090 per annum, rising to £52,598 per annum after three years' service
Location: Head Office Manchester
An established national trade union is seeking to appoint a Senior Legal Advisor to join its Legal Department, based at its Head Office.
What We Offer
Flexible working hours (flexitime)
34-hour working week
Defined contribution pension scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement: 24 days rising to 32 days, plus bank and customary holidays (pro rata)
Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to probation and contract length)
Season Ticket Loan (subject to contract length)
Free health assessments (following successful completion of probation)The Role
The postholder will deliver a comprehensive advice and representation service in employment and industrial law to members, representatives and officials. Responsibilities include preparing and managing employment casework, representing clients at employment tribunals, and overseeing the work of Employment Law Legal Advisors.
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Qualification as an employment solicitor (desirable but not essential), or equivalent practical experience in employment law and tribunal work
Strong communication skills
Proven ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and apply effective planning and organisational skills
Experience advising and representing clients in employment tribunal cases, including advocacy at hearings
Sound legal research skills
IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applicationsPlease send your updated CV - or feel free to call me to discuss further (phone number removed)
Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy