Claimant & Union Employment Lawyer 5pqe+

A major UK and international law firm

A employment lawyer 5pqe+ is sought to join a team which focusses on Trade Union matters.

The role is focused on working with claimants and the firm's trade union/staff association clients and referrers.

The work will involve providing advice on contentious employment matters, as well as regulatory and pension issues for members of trade unions and staff association clients, and providing advice and representation in claims in the Employment Tribunal and civil courts.

A solid understanding of the various IT platforms used to assist in litigation, case management and marketing is also required.

An employment lawyer with experience in the industrial relations arena working with employers in a variety of sectors to manage their engagement with trade unions.

This may include the recognition of trade unions to collective agreements and bargaining, collective consultation, strike ballots, strike management and injunctions.

You should also have knowledge of the provision of authoritative guidance on the legal issues and strategic management of picketing, public demonstrations and social media campaigning.

The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for at least 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.