Job Description
In-house Employment Lawyer
Doncaster
A leading retail based in Doncaster is seeking an Employment Lawyer to deliver strategic legal support across the full spectrum of workplace law matters.
Working closely with our People function and Employee Relations colleagues, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the business remains compliant and proactive in its approach to employment issues.
Key Responsibilities
You'll provide expert guidance on all aspects of employment law—from drafting and reviewing contracts to advising on disciplinary proceedings, grievance handling, parental leave entitlements, workforce reductions, equality issues, and protected disclosures. Your role will involve collaborating with the ER function on casework resolution and taking ownership of Employment Tribunal litigation, including representing the organisation at initial hearings when required.
Beyond day-to-day advisory work, you'll be responsible for developing and refining workplace policies and procedures that support our Group's culture while meeting statutory requirements. You'll also lead knowledge-sharing sessions to build employment law capability within the People team and provide employment law input on significant business initiatives, including large-scale consultation exercises. Keeping ...