Employment Lawyer

Posted 4 days 5 hours ago by Arriva Limited

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Tyne And Wear, Houghton Le Spring, United Kingdom, DH4 4
Job Description
Employment Lawyer (In-House)Location: Any location / hybrid Contract: Fixed-term (6 months) / temp to permWe are looking for an Employment Lawyer to join our in-house legal team at a particularly busy and important time for the business.This is a broad role which will involve advising on the full range of employment law matters, supporting HR and the business on both day-to-day issues and more complex or strategic work. We are open to candidates across a range of PQE levels, provided you have solid employment law experience and are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.The roleYou will provide practical, commercial employment law advice across a wide range of areas, including:Disciplinary and grievance processesTUPE (including business transfers and service provision changes)Drafting and advising on contracts of employment and policy documentationRedundancy and restructuring exercisesEmployee relations issues, including absence management, performance and conductSettlement agreements and exitsGeneral advisory support to HR and line managersYou will also manage your own caseload of Employment Tribunal matters from inception through to hearing, working closely with internal stakeholders and, where required, external counsel.There will be opportunities to get involved in wider project work, including supporting the business in preparing for and implementing upcoming legislative changes such as the Employment Rights Act 2025.In addition, you will support the delivery of training and upskilling for HR teams and line managers, helping to build capability across the business.About you, we are looking for someone who:Is a qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in employment law (all PQE levels considered)Has strong experience of advising on a broad range of non-contentious employment mattersHas experience managing Employment Tribunal claimsIs comfortable working independently and managing a varied caseloadCan provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused adviceIt would be advantageous if you also have:Experience of Tribunal advocacy, particularly at preliminary hearing levelExperience delivering training to HR teams or managersExposure to project-based work, including legislative change programmesWhy join usThis is a hands-on role with real variety and responsibility, offering the opportunity to work closely with the business and make a tangible impact. You will be joining a collaborative team in a supportive but fast-moving environment.