In-house Employment Lawyer

Company: Michael Page International
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Location: Salford
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you support a UK trade union by delivering expert employment law advice and representation to members. You will manage a caseload, prepare cases for tribunal, and guide strategy, working closely with internal stakeholders to progress matters efficiently. The position offers meaningful, purpose-driven work within a collaborative culture and opportunities for ongoing development. You will contribute to protecting workers’ rights and ensuring fair workplace outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • strong work-life balance
  • development opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of employment law claims including unfair dismissal and discrimination
  • Provide legal advice and representation to union members
  • Prepare cases for tribunal and support litigation strategy
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external parties to progress cases efficiently
  • Deliver clear, practical guidance on employment law issues

Key requirements

  • 2+ years PQE in employment law
  • Experience handling tribunal claims including unfair dismissal and discrimination
  • Strong in client-facing advisory work with excellent communication skills
  • Able to manage a varied caseload independently
  • Passionate about employee rights and advocacy
  • strong communication
  • client-facing advisory
  • independence
  • employment law
  • tribunal claims
  • unfair dismissal

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Posted: October 16th, 2026