In-House Employment Law Adviser

Senior Legal Adviser (Employee Relations)

Full Time

Remote Working within the UK

Salary: Up to £60k

The Lifeway’s Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist support services for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, Mental Health, and complex care needs across the UK. We are striving to be revolutionary in our sector and currently on a transformational journey to become the Care Provider of Choice by 2026 - through new process, digital solutions / tools, and more efficient ways of working, helping our people deliver the best care to the people we support.

With over 10,000 employees we are committed to also become the Employer of Choice 2026 and develop internal centres of excellence, to support colleagues and internal teams maintain high level of quality support to our colleagues and internal teams.

We have created a new role of in-house Employee Relations Specialist to

• develop an in-house employment law centre of excellence by providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of employment law matters,
• represent the company's interests in legal proceedings related to employment issues (minimise risk and cost),
• improving HRBP and Management capability with regards to developing positive employee relations and avoiding a formal legal process.
• provide additional capability to address employment law matters with greater speed and efficiency, from contractual issues, developing policy, proactive development of Managers and HR Business Partners to managing tribunal claims.

The Senior Legal Adviser will be the employment law subject matter expert and trusted advisor across Lifeways and will build credible and visible relationships across the business. Working as an influential strategic partner, you will be shaping policy, driving improvement, and providing solutions to mitigate risks and learning opportunities.

What we can offer you

• We are a fast-paced complex business, and you will get huge exposure to all aspects of Employment law you wouldn’t see in a typical Solicitor role – Contract development, Policy development, Tupes, Right to Work, Modern Slavery Act as well as the opportunity to make a difference to our 10,000 colleagues.

• Reporting into the Head of Legal and working closely with the Head of Employee Relations, you will also be an integral part of the HR Leadership Team and being a key diver in HR policies, employment law practices and education of the wider business.

• Supported development through our Internal Legal department, a large HR Function with a team of HR Business Partners and internal Employment Advisers and our external solicitors to work through solutions.

• Competitive Salary – we are offering up to £60k (dep on experience)

• Remote Working / Home based promoting work / life balance

• We are incredibly proud to make a difference to people lives – the work we do matters to individual and their families.

• You will receive core benefits including matched pension scheme, sick pay, car mileage and access to other benefits, rewards, and recognition such as discounts, cycle to work, well-being and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

What you can bring to Lifeways:

• Law Degree (LLB)or equivalent experience managing employee relations caseload.
• knowledge of UK employment legislation, regulations, and case law, and proven experience a in applying legal principles to business situations.
• track record of resolving complex employment cases and finding positive resolution to workplace conflict and formal claims.
• understanding of TUPE regulations to support transfers (in and out)
• understanding of ACAS conciliation process, Judicial mediation, and end to end employment tribunal process.
• communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
• to work at Senior Leadership level with multiple senior stakeholder groups.
• communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.

Join us in making a difference – where compassion thrives, and quality of care knows no bound. Apply today and be part of a team shaping a brighter tomorrow.

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