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Senior Legal Advisor

Manchester
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected organisation with a strong reputation for supporting its members and delivering excellent legal outcomes. You will be joining a collaborative Legal Services team that handles a broad range of employment matters, offering high-quality work in a supportive and progressive environment.

Your new role

As a Senior Legal Advisor, you will play a key role within the Employment Team, providing expert employment law advice and representation to members, representatives, and officials. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing high-quality advice and representation on employment and industrial law matters.
  • Assessing applications for legal assistance and advising on the merits of potential Employment Tribunal claims.
  • Supporting officials with employment casework and industrial relations issues.
  • Preparing and managing Employment Tribunal cases from inception through to conclusion.
  • Overseeing cases conducted by external panel solicitors.
  • Supervising and supporting Employment Law Advisors within the team.
  • Supporting senior stakeholders with complex casework and legal advice as required.

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What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX professional, or be qualified by experience with a strong background in employment law. You will also have:

  • Experience advising and representing clients in Employment Tribunal matters.
  • Advocacy experience or a willingness to undertake tribunal advocacy.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and employment tribunal procedures.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Experience supervising or supporting junior colleagues would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll join a highly regarded legal team with an excellent track record and benefit from a rewarding and flexible working environment. Benefits include:

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  • Flexitime
  • Defined contribution pension scheme.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement, and additional Christmas closure days.
  • Subsidised on-site canteen.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Excellent public transport links, including train and tram access.
  • High-quality and varied employment law work.
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
  • Modern offices and a supportive team culture.

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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0161 228 7770. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Skills

Employment Law
Legal Advice
Representation
Employment Tribunal
Advocacy
Case Management
Industrial Relations
Supervision
Legal Assistance
Complex Casework
Team Collaboration
Client Representation
Legal Procedures
Prioritization
Deadline Management

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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