Group Employment Legal Counsel – South Yorkshire

Job title:

Group Employment Legal Counsel – South Yorkshire

Company

Think Legal Recruitment

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Employment Lawyer to join an in-house legal team at a leading UK retail company. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing expert legal advice on a wide range of employment matters, collaborating closely with the People and Employee Relations teams to navigate complex legal landscapes and support business objectives.Key Responsibilities:Provide expert legal advice on various employment matters, including contracts, disciplinaries, grievances, family leave, redundancy, discrimination, and whistleblowing.Work with the Employee Relations team to manage cases, ensuring effective resolution of workplace issues.Draft and review employment contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices.Develop and update employment policies and procedures to align with legal obligations and company values.Manage Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish, including advocacy at preliminary hearings where appropriate.Deliver training to the People team on employment law topics to ensure continued compliance and knowledge.Advise on large-scale projects with employment law implications, including major consultations and restructures.Keep the business informed of developments in employment law, providing timely updates on legislative changes.Ideal Candidate:A qualified solicitor with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law.Strong expertise in employment law, with excellent research, drafting, and analytical skills.A confident communicator who can simplify complex legal concepts into clear, practical advice.A commercially-minded professional capable of balancing legal risk with business priorities.Able to build strong working relationships across all levels of the business.Proactive, organised, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Previous in-house experience is desirable but not essential.What’s on Offer:Annual performance-based bonus.Hybrid working model: 3 days in Doncaster, 2 days from home.24 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.Enhanced family leave, including maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave.Paid volunteering day to support a cause of your choice.Generous staff discounts across company products and major brands.Wellbeing perks, including an Employee Assistance Programme, healthcare services, and discounted gym memberships.Pension & savings schemes, including a Group Pension and Sharesave.Life assurance and sick pay.Private medical insurance (individual cover).For more information please contact Adam Zdravkovic at Think Legal Recruitment for further details – adamz@thinklegalrecruitment.comCompanyThink Legal Recruitment is a regional legal recruitment business recruiting at all levels of legal professionals throughout the North of England for private practice and in-house.What makes us different?We could highlight our integrity, our commitment to excellence and providing honest, reliable and informed advice. We could talk about our use of and investment in technology. For us, these are the basics that you can and should expect.Our difference lies in our people. It is their commitment and investment in candidates, clients, partner contacts and local market knowledge that sets us apart.Legal recruitment is a serious business and we take it seriously. That we strive to make the experience as enjoyable and open as possible is simply testament to our desire to build long-standing relationships.We love what we do and look forward to making a difference for you.Contact us on 0161 826 1411Company info Website Telephone 0161 826 1411 Location 2nd Floor
125 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BY
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South Yorkshire

Job date

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:39:16 GMT

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