Interim Employment Solicitor - 13 Month Fixed-Term Contract

LHH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking an Interim Employment Solicitor for a 13-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing expert legal advice on employment law, managing employment-related issues, and collaborating with HR for legal training. Ideal candidates should have a law degree and significant experience in employment law, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and is set to start in May 2025.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Broad knowledge and experience of employment law and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective legal advice on employment law to internal stakeholders.
• Manage legal advice on employment-related matters including ER issues and Employment Tribunal claims.
• Collaborate with HR to provide legal training and raise awareness on employment law.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Analysis

Problem Resolution

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

Interim Employment Solicitor - 13 Month Fixed-Term Contract

We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to provide expert employment law advice and solutions. This role involves advising on complex contracts, employment-related matters, and ensuring compliance with new legislation. You will collaborate with HR to provide legal training and support on employment law and HR policies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide effective legal advice on employment law to internal stakeholders.
2. Manage legal advice on employment-related matters including ER issues, HR policies, Employment Tribunal claims, TUPE, industrial relations, and more.
3. Advise on collective employment matters such as consultation procedures, restructuring, and redundancies.
4. Support the business with the introduction of new legislation for compliant processes and risk management.
5. Collaborate with HR to provide legal training and raise awareness on employment law and HR policies.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Degree in Law or equivalent.
2. Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in employment law.
3. Broad knowledge and experience of employment law and practice.
4. Strong skills in negotiation, drafting, legal analysis, and problem resolution.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About the Company:

Our client is a global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, operating globally and serving over 50 million customers per day. They are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented backgrounds and supporting candidates with disabilities.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract (fixed-term for 13 months, maternity cover)
• Work Model: Hybrid, flexible
• Start Date: May 2025