Your newpany
Join a renowned educational institute to support their drive for excellence. This higher education institution is looking for a new addition to their legal team.
Your new role
This organisation is seeking a skilled Employment Lawyer to join the team, providing responsive and pragmatic legal advice and training to the People and Organisational Development team (POD) and the wider higher educationmunity. This role involves addressing a wide range of employment, trades union, and labour relations issues within a higher education context. The successful candidate will work independently, evaluatingplex issues quickly and providing accurate advice that considers both legal and operational perspectives. Some key responsibilities of the role include:
1. Provide legal advice on employment-related matters, including recruitment, employment andmercial contracts, disciplinaries, grievances, harassment, bullying, long-term absences, reasonable adjustments, reward and recognition, statutory consultation and data protection.
2. Support individuals conducting hearings and investigations under the organisation’s policies.
3. Assess the need for external legal referrals and collaborate with external solicitors and counsel.
4. Manage case work in Employment Tribunals and Courts, draft submissions, and prepare employees for giving evidence.
5. Advise on HR policies and processes, offering guidance and training to POD and the wider College on employment law issues to ensure consistency and best practice.
6. Contribute to the development of the Legal Services team by training and mentoring junior colleagues and assisting in building precedent banks and knowledge materials.
7. Adhere to and support policies and procedures, particularly regarding Health & Safety and Equality and Diversity.
What you'll need to succeed
8. Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales
9. Experience in employment law within the Higher Education Institution (HEI) or transferrable public sector skills
10. Strong up-to-date knowledge across a broad range of HEI and employment related law
11. Excellent oral and written munication skills
12. Ability to evaluateplex data and provide clear, pragmatic advice
13. Resilience and robustness in potentially challenging situations
14. mitment to ongoing legal and professional development
What you'll get in return
15. Flexible working arrangements
16. Exposure to a dynamic environment at a prestigious university
17. Support for professional development and career growth