Legal Counsel – Employment (5 years PQE) – Fixed Term Contract – maternity cover
Start date - 27th April 2026 - FTC 9-12 months
Remote based
Competitive salary
We've got a fantastic opportunity for a UK qualified employment lawyer to join our team as Legal Counsel on a fixed term contract maternity cover. You'll be supporting the Legal Director (Employment) in handling of large employment tribunal caseloads.
Ideally with in-house experience but we can consider a move from private practice. This role would suit 5 years PQE. It's a great role with room to grow and develop.
Capita's lawyers are hardworking, collaborative, resilient and friendly, and we welcome applications from like-minded people who are interested in joining the team.
At Capita, we live by our values: Customer First, Always; Fearless Innovation; … Achieve Together; Everyone is Valued. These guide how we work, collaborate, and deliver exceptional results.
What we're looking for (Essential Skills & Experience)
* Qualified UK lawyer with a strong track record in employment law, especially managing a busy and varied caseload of employment litigation. This would suit 5 years PQE.
* Sound legal, commercial, business and negotiating acumen, with strong technical legal skills.
* Keen to develop the use of generative AI to drive efficiencies in day‑to‑day work.
* Ability to work with limited supervision.
What you will also need (Soft Skills & Behaviours)
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, with clear, articulate drafting and strong attention to detail.
* Highly responsive, proactive and solution‑oriented approach to resolving issues pragmatically and quickly.
How this role aligns with our Capita Values
Customer First Always
Your ability to provide clear, timely and pragmatic employment law advice ensures our internal stakeholders receive the support they need to deliver the best outcomes for our customers.
Fearless Innovation
Your interest in developing the use of generative AI and legal tech reflects our commitment to driving innovation and improving efficiency across our legal work.
Achieve Together
Your strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate support effective partnership with HR, internal stakeholders, and the Legal Director to achieve shared outcomes.
Everyone is Valued
Your responsive, solution‑focused approach and ability to work independently while respecting others' input helps create a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
About Group Legal
Our Group Legal Function is one of Capita's central corporate functions and is sharing legal knowledge to create a more productive and successful business going forward. Our team is working with the Board and Capita's divisions to provide legal and regulatory advice and assistance. We're building a framework for managing legal risk for both today and tomorrow to ensure we can continue to adapt to changing technologies and ways of working. Join us and discover how you will shape the future of legal assistance.
Join Capita - Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK's most recognised organisations transform and thrive. We use cutting‑edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors‑government, healthcare, education, and finance‑offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values creativity, growth, and inclusion.
We're committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you. Check out our website www.capita.com
What's in it for you?
* Remote working - work from wherever you're happiest in the UK
* Salary
* 23 days' holiday
* Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice
* Generous family leave policies - including 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
* Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance, and more
Customer first, always Fearless innovation … Achieve together Everyone is valued
What we hope you'll do next:
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We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our strategic goals, we are focused on accelerating gender and ethnic representation in leadership roles. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds.
We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
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