Job Description
Senior Legal Advisor Legal Department Head Office (Ref: 934)
Deadline: Noon on 21 January 2026
Salary: £42,090 pa rising to £52,598 pa after 3 years? service.
Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UKs largest trade unions.
What we Offer:
* Flexitime
* 34 hours week
* Defined contribution pension.
* Generous holiday entitlement 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked).
* Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
* Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
* Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
* Free health assessments (post probation).
The principal duties are: to deliver an advice and representation service in employment and industrial law matters to Union members, representatives and officials; to prepare employment casework; represent at tribunals and to oversee the work of the Employment Law Legal Advisors.
The successful applicant will possess: qualified employment solicitor status is desirable but not essential or equivalent practical experience of employment law and employment tribunals; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and well-developed planning and organisational skills; experience in advising and representing members in employment tribunal cases, including undertaking advocacy at tribunal hearings; legal research skills; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the apply button. Ref: 934.
The closing date is noon on Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.
Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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