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In-House Employment Counsel

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom, Deeside

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Category:
Legal

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

59000.00 - 68000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Working as part of the wider In-House legal function you will support the Head of Employment with claims against the business. The wider group has close to 30,000 employees and close to 1000 retail stores across the UK and European franchised stores. You'll need confidence to work alone and trust your own judgment while defending the wider business' reputation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Act in the business' best interest on all employment law defendant claims
  • Offering expert, in-house legal advice to internal stakeholders, ensuring best practices and reducing the risk of litigation
  • Building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders including brands, franchise partners and external counsel
  • Potential supervision of junior solicitors as the team expands

Requirements:

  • 4-9 years PQE Solicitor
  • Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales in Employment Law
  • Strong knowledge of Employment law including handling Employment Tribunal Litigation
  • Proven experience managing a complex caseload and supporting internal/external projects
  • Advisory work on a full range of employment matters
  • Good time management skills while managing your own caseload

Nice to have:

Genuine interest in joining a growing UK business

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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