In-House Employment Lawyer

Leading academic institution is looking to hire an in-house employment lawyer to join their modern and dynamic in-house legal team. The role will be based in Dundee with hybrid-working also available.

Role Profile:

Work with the Director of Legal to ensure the provision of high-quality legal advice on demand with an emphasis on employment law matters. You will advise the business on all aspects of employment law including:

• Contractual agreements;
• Organisational change;
• Commercial transactions;
• Managing claims,
• Disputes;
• Complex grievances, and contentious disciplinary matters;
• Advising on application of internal policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in advising on a full range of employment advisory, litigation and organisational support matters.
• Able to work independently and autonomously and be a key part of the legal team liaising with senior management who will rely on you for your commercially focussed, solution orientated advice.
• Have substantial and relevant legal experience in private practice and/or in an in-house role as a solicitor advising on employment law matters.

Ideally, you will have recent and relevant employment law experience in areas such as:

• Discrimination
• Advising on pensions and benefits
• Sickness and Absence
• Contentious HR matters
• TUPE
• Tribunals and appeals
• Business reorganisations
• Disciplinary and grievances
• Trade union issues
• Dismissals
• Employment contracts
• Policies and procedures

On Offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to move into a unique in-house employment law position.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

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