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Employment Solicitor (In-House) | £60,000 - £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus 18% bonus scheme
Hybrid role with both office and home-working
We are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Employment Solicitor to join our People team, where you will act as a trusted partner to HR and senior leadership, providing pragmatic, solution-focused legal advice on a wide range of UK and Irish employment matters.
This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across the business while playing a key role in managing employee relations, supporting policy development and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
Duties will include:
Providing timely advice and support to HR and other colleagues on all employment-related matters in the UK and Ireland, including performance management, grievances, disciplinaries, redundancies, sickness absence, complex investigations and day-to-day ER issues
Draft, review, update and negotiate employment and legal documentation such as contracts, policies, templates, guidance, consultancy and settlement agreements
Keeping up to date with, and assess the impact of legislative changes and legal developments, proposing relevant changes to policies and practices
Participating in creation and delivery of training and development on employment law topics to HR and other internal teams
Supporting on cross-border projects and international work
Managing the relationship with our external legal partners in the UK and Ireland
Managing Employment litigation from start to finish, including advocacy at preliminary hearings where appropriate
Be active in supporting the business on large-scale projects with employment law implications, including major consultations and advise on organisational change (e.g. restructurings, redundancies, TUPE transfers, variations to terms and conditions) and prepare associated documentation
Hours of work
This is a full-time position with working patterns designed to support both our operational needs and your work-life balance. Our team typically collaborates during core hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Please note this role will be hybrid with usually 2 days in the office and 3 days home-working. There will be some travel requirements with this role to Center Parcs sites around the country and to relevant tribunal hearing centres.
About You
Essential requirements:
Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate and 2 years PQE
Specialist Employment Law experience and technical knowledge of UK employment tribunal practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable requirements:
3+ years PQE
'In-House' experience
Relevant industry experience
Experience of delivering training and development sessions
Some experience of legal work in Ireland
Advocacy experience
About The Benefits
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
Management Bonus Scheme
Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme - offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
Free use of our leisure facilities
Discounted Center Parcs breaks
20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application.
Closing date: 11th March 2026 #INDSPON
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.
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