In-House Employment & Litigation Solicitor

University of South Wales (USW) - CAPSE; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Wales seeks a Solicitor (Employment and Litigation) to join the University Secretary’s Office as part of the legal services unit. The role provides expert employment law advice to People and Organisational Development for approximately 2,000 staff, handling redundancy, restructures, tribunals, terminations, and TUPE with external counsel when required.

This is a full-time permanent post based at Pontypridd, with benefits including generous annual leave and pension, and

Qualifications

• Provide expert employment law advice to People and Organisational Development.
• Experience with redundancy, restructure, and TUPE agreements.
• Manage instruction of external lawyers and collaborate with General Counsel.
• Independent working in a fast-paced academic environment and build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment matters affecting ~2,000 staff.
• Handle student matters related to legal, procedural, equality or regulatory issues.
• Support tribunals, terminations and TUPE negotiations as needed.
• Work with internal teams to ensure compliant and efficient processes.

Job description

The University of South Wales seeks a Solicitor (Employment and Litigation) to join the University Secretary’s Office as part of the legal services unit. The role provides expert employment law advice to People and Organisational Development for approximately 2,000 staff, handling redundancy, restructures, tribunals, terminations, and TUPE with external counsel when required.

This is a full-time permanent post based at Pontypridd, with benefits including generous annual leave and pension, and