Employment Lawyer

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK law firm is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join their London team, specializing in Trade Union matters. The role requires engagement with trade unions on various issues, including collective agreements and strike management. The firm offers a hybrid working policy, allowing for flexible working options. This is a great opportunity for lawyers skilled in industrial relations who wish to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• An employment lawyer with experience in managing engagement with trade unions.
• Familiarity with collective consultation and strike management.
• Knowledge of strategic management of picketing and social media campaigning.

Responsibilities

• Join a London-based team focusing on Trade Union matters.
• Provide solutions for productive working relationships with trade unions.
• Address collective workforce issues for employers and unions.

Skills

Experience in industrial relations

Knowledge of trade union law

Ability to manage collective agreements

Job description

The Firm

A major UK and international law firm

The Role

A employment lawyer 2pqe+ is sought to join a London based team which focusses on Trade Union matters.

The team has a wealth of expertise in dealing with collective workforce issues, both for employers and trade unions.

They provide pragmatic solutions to help develop productive working relationships with trade unions, often in pressurised situations.

About You

• An employment lawyer with experience in the industrial relations arena working with employers in a variety of sectors to manage their engagement with trade unions.
• This may include the recognition of trade unions to collective agreements and bargaining, collective consultation, strike ballots, strike management and injunctions.
• You should also have knowledge of the provision of authoritative guidance on the legal issues and strategic management of picketing, public demonstrations and social media campaigning.

The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for at least 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.