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Employment Solicitor or Barrister, Glasgow
Client:
Work Rights Centre
Location:
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
Job Description:
We're recruiting an Employment Solicitor or Barrister
Contract length: Permanent or part-time
Hours: Full-time 37.5h/week
Location: London hybrid (with possibility of remote work for an exceptional candidate)
The Work Rights Centre is looking for a motivated solicitor or barrister to contribute to our growing employment rights programme by providing expert legal advice and casework, and supporting the wider development of the charity and our strategic goals.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice, who values impact, teamwork, and autonomy in a diverse and agile team. We offer flexible and remote work options, plus 28 days of annual leave and a winter holiday break.
The role
You’ll provide excellent employment legal advice, support the Head of Employment in supervising our two senior legal advisers, create accessible public-facing legal information, deliver training to other advisers, and collaborate with colleagues in the policy team. This role offers a chance to support vulnerable workers' individual and group claims and contribute to systemic change.
About you
We seek a qualified solicitor or barrister who shares our mission to end in-work poverty by helping vulnerable workers find justice, and who has:
* Two years of practising experience in the UK, with some employment law experience
* Experience working in a legal team
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to conduct legal research
* Strong client management skills, including courtesy, professionalism, setting realistic expectations, and keeping clients informed
* Knowledge of, and empathy with, migrants and other vulnerable workers
Please download the full job description from our website for complete responsibilities and person specifications.
Job description link
How to apply
Send your CV and Cover Letter to [emailprotected] by 21 June 2025. Feel free to reach out with any questions about this opportunity.
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