Prospect union
Solicitor
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Job Title: Solicitor
Location: London, Victoria
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover – 13 months)
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days required in office per week
Salary: 61,492 (plus inner London Weighting £3,353)
Working Pattern: Full Time (35 hours)
About Prospect
Prospect is a leading trade union delivering support, representation, and a collective voice for around 160,000 members. We employ around 250 staff. Our members work across the public and private sectors, in a diverse range of specialist occupations, in public service, energy, science, heritage, defence, creative, and digital.
We aim to get the best deal for our members by using evidence, effective advocacy, and building partnerships – while never being scared to call employers out when they get things wrong. Diversity is a core value of the trade union movement, and we are passionate about promoting equality at work and are committed to it for all staff; therefore, we would be particularly interested in applications from groups that are underrepresented in the workplace.
Prospect is a great place to work - this role has access to our high-quality defined benefit pension scheme and 33 days annual leave each year. We offer a good work-life balance, flexible working options, and support for training and development.
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We are now looking for a Solicitor to provide specialist advice and representation on employment law and provide representation in employment tribunal cases. This role is offered on a fixed term basis due to maternity leave within the team. The role is based in our London office and is part of our Legal Department. The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel and Head of Legal. They will advise officers, representatives, and the wider membership on complex legal issues, relating to individual and collective employment law; run employment tribunal cases; contribute to policy development and develop and deliver training.
Essential Criteria
- Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ post qualification experience.
- Specialist knowledge of employment law and an ability to manage and advise on complex case work.
- Experience of handling Employment Tribunal cases.
- Ability to analyse and evaluate legal information and disseminate accordingly.
- Experience of working proactively, self-managing time and workload.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, representatives, members, employers, and wider stakeholders.
- Strong planning, organizing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Wants to make the world of work better for everyone through promoting membership and the values of the trade union movement.
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Desirable Criteria
- Good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office/365 suite, Outlook, and Teams.
How to Apply
To apply, please select ‘Apply now’. As part of the application process, you will need to complete an application form which will ask for details of your work, education, and training history and to complete a supporting statement. Our panel will use the information shared in the application to shortlist so please use the space to demonstrate how your experience, knowledge, skills, and personal qualities meet the outlined requirements. We would recommend reviewing the Role Profile/Job Specification linked at the bottom of this advert.
If you have any questions, please contact: peopleandops@prospect.org.uk.
Closing date: Monday 10th August 2026 – Noon (CVs will not be accepted)
Interviews will be held in our London office.
Prospect Union is committed to creating a diverse environment and is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All our applicants will be given careful consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status.
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