Employment Lawyer

The Rank Group; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rank Group Plc invites you to become their In-House Solicitor, contributing your expertise in employment law within a vibrant in-house environment. You'll handle various legal matters, support the People & Culture team, and engage actively across the business, ensuring best practices and compliance. This role offers significant opportunity for impact and growth in a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Colleague support networks

Leadership training

Industry certifications

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Specialist employment experience required.
• Solid grounding in employment law.
• Experience managing or instructing external counsel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with People & Culture on Employment Rights Bill responses.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims including drafting and advocacy.
• Update leadership on legal developments and compliance.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Advocacy

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor licensed to practice in England & Wales

Job description

Company Description

From the fun of Mecca Bingo to the experience of Grosvenor Casinos, from in-person to online, from local to global, players love the experiences our famous brands deliver. This is such an exciting sector to be part of, bringing entertainment to millions in a culture of opportunity and growth.

Look at our careers site to find out more: https://careers.rank.com/

Job Description

Join The Rank Group Plc as an In-House Solicitor, where your expertise in employment law will help shape workplace best practices across our iconic brands.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on meaningful, varied legal work in a vibrant and collaborative in-house environment - with scope to expand as capacity allows.

What you’ll do:

1. Partner with the People & Culture team to lead on the Group’s response to the Employment Rights Bill.
2. Manage Employment Tribunal claims in-house through to hearing, including drafting, advocacy, and negotiation.
3. Advise across the full spectrum of employment law matters; from senior terminations to TUPE, industrial action, and employee relations.
4. Update and advise leadership on legal developments, supporting training, policies, and compliance initiatives.
5. Liaise with and manage external counsel where appropriate.
6. Support on adjacent legal matters including pensions, immigration, and other disputes and litigation across the Group.
7. If time allows, contribute to commercial legal work with appropriate training and support.
8. Engage broadly with the business, offering practical, solution-focused advice.

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor licensed to practice in England & Wales.
• A broad spectrum of specialist employment experience required.
• Solid grounding in employment law with strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to build trust and communicate legal issues clearly across all levels of the business.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to roll up your sleeves on a diverse range of legal work.
• Experience managing or instructing external counsel is a plus.

If you're commercially aware, legally curious, and ready to make a real impact in-house - this role offers exactly that.

#LI-IZ1 #LI-Hybrid

Join us to unlock benefits and opportunities that will boost your career journey in a vibrant, inclusive, and fulfilling work environment – so you can #BeYourself.

Wellbeing@Rank is important... From hybrid working and colleague support networks to menopause support and weekly PepTalks, we’re here for you.

We’ll also invest in your growth by providing development opportunities, leadership training, and industry certifications so you have the tools and resources to help you work, win, and grow with us.

Immerse yourself in new cultures and gain international exposure through our global business. Collaborate with colleagues from around the globe.

From pensions to bonus schemes, and private medical insurance to life insurance – we've got you covered.

*Our benefits vary by brand and/or location. Please have a chat with your local Talent Acquisition specialist to find out what’s in place in your location.

The Rank Group is committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring that we better understand and meet the needs and requirements of our candidates and customers.

We aim to do this by facilitating fair and equal access to our services. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made, please reach out to let us know ahead of your interview.