Employment Legal Counsel

Express Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Employment Legal Counsel to provide expert employment law advice in a hybrid role based in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will manage Tribunal cases, advise on employee relations, and enhance compliance knowledge across all levels. This position offers a salary up to £56k DOE and an excellent benefits package, promoting a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions (14.5% employer contribution)

33 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure

Flexible hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years’ post‑qualification experience in employment law.
• Strong background in handling employment matters within a large or complex organisation.
• Proven experience in managing Employment Tribunal cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on all areas of employment law.
• Manage Employment Tribunal cases from start to finish.
• Advise on employee relations and disciplinary matters.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent)

4 years’ post‑qualification experience in employment law

Strong background in handling employment matters

Experience in managing Employment Tribunal cases

Understanding of employment legislation and HR best practices

Confident communicator

Self-sufficient and proactive

Job description

Posted:

1 hour ago

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Express Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading organisation in their search for an experienced Employment Legal Counsel to join their expanding Legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well‑established, forward‑thinking environment, providing comprehensive employment law advice across both contentious and non‑contentious matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior colleagues and play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation through a period of transition, as the legal team evolves into a full‑service in‑house department.

This permanent position offers a competitive salary of up to c£56k DOE, alongside an excellent benefits package including generous pension contributions (14.5% employer contribution), 33 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, and a flexible hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes, working 2 days a week in the office.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on all areas of employment law, both contentious and non‑contentious
• Manage Employment Tribunal cases from start to finish, instructing external counsel when appropriate
• Advise on employee relations, disciplinary, grievance and capability matters
• Support the drafting, reviewing, and updating of employment policies, procedures, and contracts
• Work collaboratively with HR and leadership teams to deliver practical, risk‑based solutions
• Contribute to training initiatives across the business to enhance understanding of employment law and compliance obligations
• Assist in managing relationships with external legal advisors and stakeholders

Skills and Experience

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years’ post‑qualification experience in employment law
• Strong background in handling employment matters within a large or complex organisation, ideally in‑house
• Proven experience in managing Employment Tribunal cases independently
• Excellent understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels
• Self‑sufficient and proactive, with the ability to prioritise a varied and demanding workload

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on 👉 https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all applicants due to the high volume of responses we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an Employment Agency. The services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.