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BBC

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
  • 8d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be a UK-qualified senior employment lawyer with extensive experience in employment law, Tribunal litigation, and managing complex disputes, with strong leadership and communication skills.
  • You will provide legal advice on UK employment law, handle disputes, support HR with investigations, advise on policies, supervise junior members, and analyze complex legal matters for stakeholders.

Requirements

  • UK-qualified senior employment lawyer with a current practising certificate.
  • Significant experience operating at a senior level in a leading private practice firm or corporate environment.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in UK employment law and Tribunal litigation – including discrimination, whistleblowing, equal pay and TUPE.
  • Proven ability to manage complex workplace investigations and disputes and to manage complex projects and to make critical judgments at very short notice.
  • A track record of providing proactive, expert, timely and authoritative legal advice and assistance to senior leaders and key decision-makers at the highest levels.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, with interest and commitment in providing supporting, developing and overseeing the work of senior lawyers, lawyers and others in the team.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and provide clear, concise legal advice both verbally and in writing.
  • Proven ability to act and make difficult judgements calmly and consistently when stretched, facing change, or under pressure.
  • Experience in a high-profile work environment, preferably within a large, public-facing organisation or the media industry.
  • Ideally, experience in public law and judicial review work.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal advice on complex areas of UK employment law to senior management and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop and implement strategic legal solutions.
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to HR colleagues to effectively drive and manage complex workplace investigations and disputes.
  • Advise on employment-related policies and procedures.
  • Advise on a wide range of complex employment issues, including grievances and disciplinaries processes, ill-health, bullying, harassment and discrimination, TUPE and contentious work including Employment Tribunal litigation.
  • To be a technical subject matter expert and to maintain and share that knowledge with the team.
  • Analyse, synthesise and present complex legal matters and risks to key stakeholders including senior management.
  • Supervise more junior team members and provide support to line managers in the management of the team.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Senior Counsel.

Where is the position located?

The position is located in London, GB, W1A 1AA.

What is the application closing date for this role?

The job closing date is 26/11/2024.

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Counsel?

The main responsibilities include providing expert legal advice on complex areas of UK employment law, collaborating with senior stakeholders to develop strategic legal solutions, advising on workplace investigations and disputes, and supervising more junior team members.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The role requires a UK-qualified senior employment lawyer with a current practicing certificate and significant experience operating at a senior level in a leading private practice firm or corporate environment.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary for this position is up to £120,000, depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.

Is there a flexible working option available for this job?

Yes, the BBC is open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

What types of benefits does the BBC offer?

The BBC offers a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 26 days of annual leave, a defined pension scheme, and discounted health care, dental services, and gym memberships.

Does the BBC promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes, the BBC is committed to attracting a diverse workforce and values every individual's unique contributions, promoting equality of opportunity for all applicants.

What opportunities are there for career progression?

The BBC offers excellent career progression opportunities, allowing employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organization.

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