Employment Lawyer - Trade Union (9 Month Fixed Term Contract) -(M&F) UK868669

Morgan Philips Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an In House Employment Lawyer to support a trade union in London. This role involves providing expert legal advice on employment law, managing tribunal cases, and contributing to policy development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law with at least three years of PQE, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle complex case work. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive team on a fixed-term contract basis, ensuring the rights of professionals and specialist workers are upheld.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE in employment law.
• Experience in handling Employment Tribunal cases and complex legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on employment law and represent in tribunal cases.
• Advise on complex legal issues and contribute to policy development.

Skills

Employment Law

Legal Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Job Description

IN HOUSE EMPLOYMENT LAWYER – TRADE UNION

LONDON

£60,000 BASIC SALARY

9 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Role Overview:

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is presently supporting a United Kingdom trade union which represents professionals and specialist workers in both the public and private sectors in their search for an In House Employment Lawyer to join their team on a 9 month fixed term contract.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide specialist advice and representation on employment law and provide representation in employment tribunal cases.
• Advise officers, representatives and the wider membership on complex legal issues, relating to individual and collective employment law
• Run employment tribunal cases
• Contribute to policy development
• Develop and deliver training.

About You:

• Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE
• Specialist knowledge of employment law and an ability to manage and advise on complex case work.
• Experience of handling Employment Tribunal cases.
• Ability to analyse and evaluate legal information and disseminate accordingly.
• Experience of working proactively, self-managing time and workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, representatives, members, employers, and wider stakeholders.
• Have strong planning, organising, analytical and problem-solving skills.