Group Employment Legal Counsel - South Yorkshire 
Hybrid working – 3 days in office, 2 days from home
2+ Years PQE Required

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Employment Lawyer to join an in-house legal team at a leading UK retail company. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing expert legal advice on a wide range of employment matters, collaborating closely with the People and Employee Relations teams to navigate complex legal landscapes and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on various employment matters, including contracts, disciplinaries, grievances, family leave, redundancy, discrimination, and whistleblowing.

• Work with the Employee Relations team to manage cases, ensuring effective resolution of workplace issues.

• Draft and review employment contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices.

• Develop and update employment policies and procedures to align with legal obligations and company values.

• Manage Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish, including advocacy at preliminary hearings where appropriate.

• Deliver training to the People team on employment law topics to ensure continued compliance and knowledge.

• Advise on large-scale projects with employment law implications, including major consultations and restructures.

• Keep the business informed of developments in employment law, providing timely updates on legislative changes.

Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified solicitor with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law.

• Strong expertise in employment law, with excellent research, drafting, and analytical skills.

• A confident communicator who can simplify complex legal concepts into clear, practical advice.

• A commercially-minded professional capable of balancing legal risk with business priorities.

• Able to build strong working relationships across all levels of the business.

• Proactive, organised, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Previous in-house experience is desirable but not essential.

What’s on Offer:

• Annual performance-based bonus.

• Hybrid working model: 3 days in Doncaster, 2 days from home.

• 24 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.

• Enhanced family leave, including maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave.

• Paid volunteering day to support a cause of your choice.

• Generous staff discounts across company products and major brands.

• Wellbeing perks, including an Employee Assistance Programme, healthcare services, and discounted gym memberships.

• Pension & savings schemes, including a Group Pension and Sharesave.

• Life assurance and sick pay.

• Private medical insurance (individual cover).