Employment Litigation Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the security sector is seeking an Employment Litigation Lawyer for a full-time role within their Legal team in the UK. This position involves managing employment tribunal litigation, providing legal advice to HR, and engaging with various stakeholders to safeguard the company's interests. In return, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible holiday scheme

Company pension contribution

Life Assurance Scheme

Training programmes and study support

Employee discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Employment Law jurisdictions.
• Specialised knowledge of employment legislation.
• Ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Employment Tribunal litigation.
• Providing legal advice to HR teams.
• Engagement with external advisers.

Skills

Litigation

Advocacy

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Lawyer in England and Wales

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time Employment Litigation Lawyer to join the G4S UK&I Legal team. The role will be 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. The role will be primarily home-based, with occasional travel to UK offices.

In return, we offer a competitive salary of £50,000 to £62,500 depending on experience, 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, a flexible holiday scheme, contribution company pension and Life Assurance Scheme, training programmes and study support, employee discount scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and a matched fundraising programme.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Conducting Employment Tribunal Litigation through process.
• Advocacy and attending trials and hearing to conclusion.
• Engagement with external advisers (Counsel/Solicitors where instructed).
• Additional HR support to HRAs.
• Additional shadowing work/support for Senior (HR) Counsel – DP and internal investigatory.
• Preparation of newsletters, training materials, and lessons-learnt documents (and delivery).
• Experienced HR litigator and advocate.
• Provide legal advice to HR teams.
• Deal with and represent any Employment Tribunal, (employment-related) litigation claims and Early Conciliation matters against business areas to ensure the best interests of the business areas (and G4S generally) are met.
• Provide advice and support to the HR teams within the business streams to establish and minimise risk.
• Prepare and disseminate updates to ensure best practise, consistency of approach and compliance with legislation (including pre-emptive planning).
• Develop and deliver training programmes as required and appropriate on a range of employee-related subjects to ensure that Managers and HR Teams adopt best practise, consistency of approach and compliance with legislation.
• Provide support and advice in respect of HR-related regulatory and compliance matters (such as data protection, and working time).

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Experienced litigator and advocate within Employment Law jurisdictions (3 + years of experience).
• (Specialised) Knowledge of employment and employment-related legislation.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of commercial pressures affecting the business.
• Good communication skills including being able to explain complex issues in a clear, concise way to non-legal professionals.
• Qualified Lawyer in England and Wales (or equivalent/appropriate qualification to deliver above).
• Credibility to deal with G4S at levels (including senior) and manage relationships with different stakeholders.

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The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. These documents may include your passport, driver’s license, utility bill (dated in the last 3 months), HMRC letter, original bank statements, an original payslip, your birth certificate, or a valid share code.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In the UK, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 32,000 employees to support our local communities and customers. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you. For more information, please visit or . *Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors.

G4S Regional Management (UK&I) Limited is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel respected and able to give their best and is proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us. If this opportunity is of interest then we want to hear from you. Please click the “Apply Now” button to submit your formal application.