Lead Enforcement Lawyer, Equality Act & Compliance

Equality and Human Rights Commission; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A public regulatory authority in Manchester seeks a Principal Lawyer to lead high-profile legal work within the Legal Directorate. The successful candidate will negotiate legal agreements, develop action plans, and conduct unlawful act investigations, ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010. This role involves collaboration in cutting-edge litigation and supervision of team members. Benefits include a competitive salary of £55,907, generous leave, and career development opportunities. Flexible working and wellbeing offerings are also included.

Benefits

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme contribution: £16,196

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly benefits and flexible working

Employee assistance programme and health checks

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
• People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate legal agreements with organisations breaching the Equality Act 2010.
• Develop and monitor action plans to prevent future breaches.
• Lead unlawful act investigations and compliance assessments.

Job description

A public regulatory authority in Manchester seeks a Principal Lawyer to lead high-profile legal work within the Legal Directorate. The successful candidate will negotiate legal agreements, develop action plans, and conduct unlawful act investigations, ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010. This role involves collaboration in cutting-edge litigation and supervision of team members. Benefits include a competitive salary of £55,907, generous leave, and career development opportunities. Flexible working and wellbeing offerings are also included.