Senior Legal Advisor

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK’s largest trade unions.

A vacancy exists for a Senior Legal Advisor based at the Union’s Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.

What we Offer:

•    Flexitime

•    34 hours week

•    Defined contribution pension.

•    Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked). 

•    Subsidised canteen

•    Free onsite parking, subject to availability.

•    Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).

•    Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).

•    Free health assessments (post probation).

The Union does not currently offer sponsorship.

The principal duties are: to deliver an advice and representation service in employment and industrial law matters to Union members, representatives and officials; to prepare employment casework; represent at tribunals and to oversee the work of the Employment Law Legal Advisors.

The successful applicant will possess: Employment solicitor, barrister or CILEX-qualified status ( between 3-8 years) is desirable but not essential or alternatively equivalent practical experience of employment law and employment tribunals’; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and well-developed planning and organisational skills; experience in advising and representing members in employment tribunal cases, including undertaking advocacy at tribunal hearings; legal research skills; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.

An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the ‘apply’ button. Alternatively, please e-mail jobvacancies@usdaw.org.uk or telephone the HR Section on 0161 413 0904, quoting Ref: 949.

CVs are not accepted.  No agencies please.

Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.