Employment Law Consultant

Citation; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of HR and Employment Law services in the UK is seeking an Employment Law Consultant. The role offers the flexibility of remote or hybrid work and is part-time, catering to individuals passionate about solving employment law challenges. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in providing legal advice across various industries, coupled with excellent communication skills and a commitment to supporting clients effectively. Enjoy attractive perks such as 25 days holiday, additional leave benefits, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

25 Days of Holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday Day Off

Post-Wedding Leave

Support for Growing Families

Healthcare cash plan

Pawternity Leave

Community Days for Volunteering

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive or actively working towards these qualifications.
• Experience providing employment legal advice within private practice or consultancy.
• Passionate about helping clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end telephone support for all employee relations needs.
• Conduct HR training, facilitate meetings like disciplinary hearings.
• Support clients to ensure compliance in employment law.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Tact and diplomacy

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

3-4 years in an internal HR role

Job description

Employment Law Consultant

Location : fully remote or hybrid split of home and office (Wilmslow)

Working hours : Part‑time hours available

Salary : up to £45K per annum

Are you currently a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Paralegal, looking for your next move in employment law, which encompasses your passion for both legal and HR practice? Do you long to unleash your creativity, solving problems in a fast‑paced and demanding but highly rewarding and supportive environment? If so, then read on…

We are Citation – one of the UK’s biggest providers of HR, Employment Law, Health and Safety and other compliance services. We are far from your average service provider, as our colleagues bring their great personalities to work, not just their skills!

If you are a professional with a personality who wants to work in a forward‑thinking business surrounded by brilliant people who really care about you and are great to work with, then we are definitely the Company you should join and grow with. So, if our culture sounds like a good fit for you and you want to be part of our success story, then send us your details.

The role

This is a blended consultancy role, providing employment law advice as well as practical HR support to our clients and would be perfect for someone who loves to do both!

We believe in a good work-life balance. There is no time recording, no taking work home, no mobile phone ringing out of hours, and you can see a case through from start to finish, building up relationships with your clients.

Our client base covers a wide range of UK industries and businesses, so no two days are the same.

The role consists of :

• You will work with our client to provide end-to-end telephone support for all their employee relation needs, meaning you will be a contact for help with a wide range of employment law and HR subjects, such as disciplinary, grievance, TUPE and early conciliation. This will include identifying and evaluating risk / claims, enabling our clients to make an informed decision on how they wish to run their business.
• You will provide ad hoc support in the form of proactive and reactive services, which includes HR training, facilitating meetings such as disciplinary and grievance hearings, TUPE / redundancy consultations and potentially exit negotiations on behalf of your client.
• Essentially, giving the clients the support, they need to keep their business compliant in the everchanging world of employment law!

The person :

• Qualified solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or working towards either of these 2 qualifications or;
• Experience providing employment legal advice within private practice or Consultancy, or;
• A minimum of 3‑4 years operating in an internal HR role
• Experience in providing advice on complex and varied employment law and HR issues
• Be passionate about helping and supporting clients to achieve the needs of their business
• Tact, diplomacy, an eye for detail and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
• Be self‑motivated and able to work with autonomy
• Actively committed to self‑development
• Desirable experience in independently conducting meetings with employees

Here’s a taste of the perks we roll out for our extraordinary team members :

Perks

• 25 Days of Holiday + Bank : We’re talking sun‑soaked beaches, snow‑capped mountains, or simply your favourite cosy spot at home. Take your well‑deserved break with 25 days of holiday, plus those cherished bank holidays. There is also the ability to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year!
• Birthday Bliss : Your birthday isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s YOUR day! Enjoy it in style with a day off, because at Citation, we believe in celebrating YOU.
• Post‑Wedding Bliss : Newlyweds, we’ve got something special for you, too! Extra weeks of holiday to bask in the glow of post‑wedding happiness.
• Growing Families : We’re all about supporting our Citation family, and that includes expectant parents. Vouchers, enhanced leave entitlement and special perks await to celebrate the newest addition to your family.
• Long service awards
• Healthcare cash plan : Your well‑being is our priority. That’s why we offer private healthcare to ensure your peace of mind and keep you feeling your best.
• Pawternity Leave : Welcoming a new furry friend? Enjoy a day off on us to give your new cat or dog the ultimate welcome home experience!
• Community Days : Looking to give back? Take a day off to volunteer and make a positive impact in your community or support your favourite charities.

Join us at Citation, where success comes with unbeatable perks and a culture that truly celebrates your achievements!

HR / Employment Law Consultant / Solicitor / Employment Lawyer / Paralegal / CilEx Lawyer / Barrister