In-House Employment Lawyer

Thomson Legal; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Dundee is seeking an in-house employment lawyer to join their dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employment law, advising on various matters including contracts, grievances, and disputes. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on employment law matters.
• Ability to work independently and manage legal tasks.
• Substantial experience in private practice or in-house.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment matters.
• Manage contentious disciplinary matters and grievances.
• Advise on contractual agreements and organisational changes.

Skills

Employment law advisory

Legal autonomy

Commercial focus

Litigation experience

Job description

Leading academic institution is looking to hire an in-house employment lawyer to join their modern and dynamic in-house legal team. The role will be based in Dundee with hybrid-working also available.

Role Profile:

Work with the Director of Legal to ensure the provision of high-quality legal advice on demand with an emphasis on employment law matters. You will advise the business on all aspects of employment law including:

• Contractual agreements;
• Organisational change;
• Commercial transactions;
• Managing claims,
• Disputes;
• Complex grievances, and contentious disciplinary matters;
• Advising on application of internal policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in advising on a full range of employment advisory, litigation and organisational support matters.
• Able to work independently and autonomously and be a key part of the legal team liaising with senior management who will rely on you for your commercially focussed, solution orientated advice.
• Have substantial and relevant legal experience in private practice and/or in an in-house role as a solicitor advising on employment law matters.

Ideally, you will have recent and relevant employment law experience in areas such as:

• Discrimination
• Advising on pensions and benefits
• Sickness and Absence
• Contentious HR matters
• TUPE
• Tribunals and appeals
• Business reorganisations
• Disciplinary and grievances
• Trade union issues
• Dismissals
• Employment contracts
• Policies and procedures

On Offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to move into a unique in-house employment law position.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]