Your new role
Were looking for an Employment Lawyer to join our in-house legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in providing expert legal advice across a wide range of employment matters, partnering with our People and ER teams to help us stay ahead of the curve.
What you'll be doing
1. Delivering specialist legal advice on employment matters, including contracts, disciplinaries, grievances, family leave, redundancy, discrimination, and whistleblowing.
2. Supporting our ER team with case management, helping to resolve issues effectively.
3. Drafting and reviewing employment contracts to ensure they reflect best practice and are legally up to date.
4. Shaping our employment policies and procedures, ensuring they align with our Groups values and legal obligations.
5. Managing Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish, including advocacy at preliminary hearings where appropriate.
6. Delivering training sessions to upskill our People team on employment law topics.
7. Supporting the business on large-scale projects with employment law implications, including major consultations.
8. Keeping the business informed on employment law developments, providing regular updates on key changes.
The role is for you if...
Don't worry if you don't meet all of the requirements - if you feel that you have the skills and experience for this role, then we'd really welcome your application.
9. A qualified solicitor (4+ years PQE) with strong employment law expertise.
10. A confident legal expert with excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills.
11. A natural communicator who can break down complex legal advice into clear, practical guidance.
12. A commercially minded professional who balances legal risk with business priorities.
13. A relationship builder, comfortable working with colleagues at all levels of the business.
14. A proactive, organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
15. Previous in-house experience is a plus, but not essential.
About DFS
Did you know a DFS sofa is in one-third of Britains homes?
Since 1969, weve been creating, marketing, and selling sofas that reflect peoples unique styles and tastes. Weve always led the market, bringing comfort and great design to communities both online and in person.
Were the UKs leading sofa retail specialist, but heres the secret to our success - its our people. Theyre at the heart of what we do, and together, theyre crafting us towards our ambitious future.
DFS Benefits
16. Annual bonus based on business performance.
17. Hybrid working 3 days in Doncaster, 2 days from home.
18. 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
19. Enhanced family leave including maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave.
20. Paid volunteering day to support a cause you care about.
21. Generous staff discounts 30% off DFS and Sofology products, plus big-brand savings at ASOS, IKEA, and more.
22. Wellbeing perks including an Employee Assistance Programme, healthcare services, and discounted gym memberships.
23. Pension & savings Group pension and Sharesave schemes.
24. Life assurance & sick pay for added peace of mind.
25. Private medical insurance (individual cover)