Solicitor (Employment)

The opportunity

UAL is looking for a solicitor to manage employment advisory matters and Employment Tribunal litigation and assist with the management of contentious matters. 

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with a background or training in employment law and able to work independently and engage with internal stakeholders with support and supervision from senior solicitors. 

UAL’s Legal Services Team deals with a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters and the right candidate will be willing to expand their knowledge and assist senior solicitors with student litigation, inquests and other contentious matters. 

The role may suit individuals with 0- 4 PQE, however applications from individuals with a range of experience in private or in house environments are welcomed. 

About you

You will be an employment solicitor with strong drafting solicitors and the ability to give clear and practical advice and training.  You will have experience of handling Employment Tribunal matters (including management of instruction to external counsel where appropriate) and experience of advising on Equality Act and industrial relations matters would be an advantage.  Knowledge of or a strong interest in the Higher Education sector and education law issues is desirable.    

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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