Strategic Employment Law Advisor

Together; Heald Green; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + birthday day off

Discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance & Critical illness

Travel season ticket loans

Gym access nearby

Bar/restaurant discounts

Job summary

Together is seeking an Employment Law Specialist to join the People team in Cheadle. You will work closely with HR and senior leaders to manage employment-related legal matters, balancing risk with commercial objectives and supporting a positive workplace culture.

This role combines strategic advisory work with hands-on support for employee relations matters, disputes, restructures and policy development. You will help ensure compliance and lead training for stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and tribunal procedures.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders on complex employee relations matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert employment law advice across a broad range of matters including employee relations, performance and absence management, disciplinary and grievance issues, redundancies and restructures.
• Manage employment disputes and tribunal claims, working with external counsel where required.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements by monitoring legal developments.
• Support strategic business initiatives including organisational change and workforce planning.
• Deliver practical employment law training and build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Drafting & negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Experience in financial services

Job description

Together is seeking an Employment Law Specialist to join the People team in Cheadle. You will work closely with HR and senior leaders to manage employment-related legal matters, balancing risk with commercial objectives and supporting a positive workplace culture.

This role combines strategic advisory work with hands-on support for employee relations matters, disputes, restructures and policy development. You will help ensure compliance and lead training for stakeholders across the business.