Senior Legal Adviser (Employment Lawyer)
Make UK is the UK’s leading trade body for the manufacturing and engineering sector. We provide a complete range of employment law advice, training, and HR services, working closely with our members to deliver tailored consultancy support that meets their specific business needs.
We are seeking an Employment Lawyer to join us as a Senior Legal Adviser in the South of England, working with a portfolio of clients to offer pragmatic consultancy in a range of employment enquiries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive and timely employment law and employee relations advice via in-person meetings, phone calls, and written correspondence.
* Manage employment litigation in the Employment Tribunal from start to finish, including advocacy.
* Draft and scrutinize contracts of employment, policies, procedures, and other employment-related documents.
* Present engaging seminars on employment law and employee relations topics.
* Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge through continuous research and training.
* Ensure compliance with office procedures for work coordination and monitoring.
* Assist the Head of HR & Legal as required.
* Collaborate with other business units to support member recruitment and retention.
* Identify opportunities for additional fee-paying work for Make UK and assist in their procurement.
* Undertake other relevant tasks to achieve the overall objectives of Make UK.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Substantial PQE in employment law.
* Experience advising clients on employment law, employee relations, and HR matters.
* Proven track record in handling tribunal cases with minimal supervision.
* Advocacy experience in Employment Tribunals is an advantage.
Skills:
* Ability to provide practical, commercial employment law advice.
* Strong analytical skills to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly.
* Ability to put clients at ease and build rapport.
* Resilience under pressure and ability to meet deadlines.
* Excellent negotiation skills and teamwork capabilities.
Business and Industry Knowledge:
* Familiarity with the manufacturing sector is advantageous.
* Experience with trade unions is a plus.
* Proficient in time and advice recording.
Make UK staff enjoy a good benefits package and values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Benefits to include, but not limited to: Free parking, meal service on site, no bank holiday/weekend work, flexible hours, health cover, matched pension contributions up to 8%, and life assurance.
We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and we recognise the contribution that Service personnel, both regular and reservist, veterans and military families make to our organisation and have pledged to support this by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Our Values at Make UK: Inclusivity & Diversity, Integrity, Innovation, & Collaboration
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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