Legal Counsel jobs in United Kingdom

Legal Executive

Telford Office

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Full-time, Permanent

A well-established legal practice is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer with specific expertise in handling Employment Tribunal claims (Respondent) to join its Employment Department. This role involves managing a varied contentious caseload while also providing ongoing employment law and HR-related advice to a portfolio of retained clients. An excellent package, strong career prospects, and the opportunity to help develop the contentious employment division are offered.

• Manage a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload (predominantly Respondent defence work), making up approximately 25–30% of the role.
• Provide commercial, solution-focused HR and employment law advice to employers subscribed to a retained support service.
• Support around 25–30 retained business clients, including organisations such as independent schools, care providers, and medical practices.
• Deliver bespoke employment documentation and HR support, including on-site attendances and co-chairing employee hearings when required.
• Deliver HR and employment law training sessions to managers and client teams.
• Maintain high standards of client service, ensuring cases and enquiries are handled efficiently, accurately, and professionally.
• Travel to client premises as required.

• Proven track record of managing a varied Respondent Employment Tribunal caseload.
• Strong experience providing HR and employment law advice to employers.
• Previous experience working with professional sector clients is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience delivering employment and HR training is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational, written, and communication skills.
• Strong IT proficiency, including MS Office; experience with case management systems is desirable.
• High attention to detail and strong file management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adopt a proactive, solution-driven approach.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle (due to client site visits).

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Annual leave entitlement of up to 34 days including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• Company pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Private medical insurance.
• Option to work from home one day per week after completion of probation.

In person, with occasional travel to client sites.