Senior Solicitor
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Prospect is a leading trade union delivering support, representation, and a collective voice for over 156, 000 members. We employ around 250 staff.
Our members want to get on at work. They work across the public and private sectors, in a diverse range of specialist occupations, in public service, energy, science, heritage, defence, creative and digital. We aim to get the best deal for our members by using evidence, effective advocacy, and building partnerships – while never being scared to call employers out when they get things wrong.
Diversity is a core value of the trade union movement, and we are passionate about promoting equality at work and are committed to it for all staff; therefore, we would be particularly interested in applications from groups that are underrepresented in the workplace.
Prospect is a great place to work - this role has access to our high-quality defined benefit pension scheme and 33 days annual leave each year. We offer a good work-life balance, flexible working options and support for training and development.
We are now looking for a Senior Solicitor to provide specialist advice on employment and trade union law and to provide representation in employment tribunal cases. The role is based in our London office and is part of our Legal Department. The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel and Head of Legal, including deputising for the General Counsel and Head of Legal during periods of leave and absence, and will manage and develop a Legal Advisor. They will advise officers, representatives and the wider membership on complex legal issues, relating to individual and collective employment law and trade union law, including claims and complaints to the Certification Office; run employment tribunal cases; contribute to policy development and develop and deliver training.
Essential
- Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ post qualification experience.
- Specialist knowledge of employment and trade union law and an ability to manage and advise on complex case work.
- Experience of handling Employment Tribunal cases.
- Demonstrable leadership experience and ability to take ownership when dealing with difficulties.
- Ability to analyse and evaluate legal information and disseminate accordingly.
- Experience of working proactively, self-managing time and workload.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, representatives, members, employers, and wider stakeholders.
- Have strong planning, organising, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Wants to make the world of work better for everyone through promoting membership and the values of the trade union movement.
Desirable
- Good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office/365 suite, Outlook and Teams
- Line management experience
For further details or an application form please e-mail: recruitment@prospect.org.uk
Closing date: 10th October 2023 - noon (CVs alone will not be accepted)
Interviews will be held in October in our London office.
Prospect Union is committed to create a diverse environment and is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All our applicants will be given careful consideration for employment regardless to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status.
About us
Prospect is a leading trade union that delivers advice, support, representation and a voice for our members. We are a not-for-profit organisation with over 250 staff helping to support more than 150,000 people in specialist, professional and technical roles across the private and public sectors. The Bectu Sector of Prospect represents both employees and freelancers working in Film, TV, Broadcasting and theatre and live events.
Our members want to get on at work. They work in a diverse range of professions, including energy, science, engineering, heritage, defence, entertainment and digital. As a union for modern working life we aim to get the best deal for our members by using evidence and building partnerships – while never being scared to call employers out when they get things wrong.
Our priorities are to grow our membership through attracting new members and to improve our impact, whether that is helping members win improvements at work or changing the policy environment which affects them.
Diversity is an important value for the trade union movement, and as an organisation we are passionate about promoting equality and equity at work and are committed to it for all our staff; we would be particularly interested in applications from groups that are underrepresented in the workplace.
Prospect is a great place to work - We offer a good work-life balance, flexible working options and offer support for learning and development.
Employee benefits
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