Senior Legal Advisor

USDAW; Salford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading union organization is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to provide expert legal advice and representation in employment law matters. The role involves preparing casework and representing union members at tribunals, as well as supervising other legal advisors. The ideal candidate should have experience in employment law and tribunal representation, with strong communication and organizational skills. Competitive salary with generous holidays and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexitime

34 hour work week

Defined contribution pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Free health assessments

Qualifications

• Experience in advising and representing members in tribunal cases.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Practical experience in employment law and tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advice and representation in employment law matters to Union members.
• Prepare employment casework and represent at tribunals.
• Oversee the work of Employment Law Legal Advisors.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning and organizational skills

Legal research skills

IT literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Qualified employment solicitor status or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Legal Advisor – Legal Department - Head Office (Ref: 934)

Deadline: Noon on 21 January 2026.

Salary: £42,090 pa rising to £52,598 pa after 3 years’ service.

Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ.

What we Offer

• Flexitime
• 34 hour week
• Defined contribution pension
• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro‑rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked)
• Free onsite parking, subject to availability
• Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract)
• Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract)
• Free health assessments (post probation)

Principal Duties

To deliver an advice and representation service in employment and industrial law matters to Union members, representatives and officials; to prepare employment casework; represent at tribunals and to oversee the work of the Employment Law Legal Advisors.

Requirements

Qualified employment solicitor status is desirable but not essential or equivalent practical experience of employment law and employment tribunals; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and well‑developed planning and organisational skills; experience in advising and representing members in employment tribunal cases, including undertaking advocacy at tribunal hearings; legal research skills; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.

An application pack can be downloaded from here. Alternatively, please e‑mail or telephone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 934.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.