In-House Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and management of ACAS Early Conciliation matters and Employment Tribunal claims.

• Aid in drafting responses, witness statements, chronologies, bundles, settlement documentation, and case summaries.

• Offer clear, pragmatic, and risk-based advice on contentious employment issues, including grievances, disciplinary actions, capability, absence, whistleblowing, discrimination, and flexible working.

• Monitor key dates, deadlines, and necessary actions for ACAS and Employment Tribunal matters.

• Create and deliver practical guidance, briefings, and educational sessions for managers.

• Assist managers with early intervention, ensuring fair processes, proper documentation, and consistent decision-making.

• Provide coaching to HR colleagues and managers on complex or sensitive employee relations cases.

• Aid in the review, drafting, and development of employment-related policies, procedures, templates, and guidance notes.

• Ensure that employment policies and processes are legally compliant, operationally feasible, and aligned with EMED’s values and operational methods.

• Coordinate instructions, gather relevant information, and ensure timely and appropriate legal advice is sought based on the level of risk.

• Facilitate effective management of external legal expenditures by ensuring that queries are well-prepared, proportionate, and clearly defined.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues across HR, operations, and external legal partners.

• Travel as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently pursuing or advancing through a recognized legal qualification, such as the Legal Practice Course, SQE pathway, or an equivalent professional route.

• A genuine interest in cultivating an in-house legal career and acquiring commercial experience within a dynamic healthcare logistics organization.

• Understanding of UK employment law principles and their application in a people-centric operational setting.

• Capability to provide clear, balanced, and practical legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.

• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.

• Confident communicator with the ability to establish credibility with managers, HR colleagues, and external legal partners.

• Sound judgment and the capacity to assess risk, prioritize tasks, and escalate issues as necessary.

• Discreet and professional, with a robust understanding of confidentiality and data protection considerations.

• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented, with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

• Relevant experience in legal, employment law, employee relations, or paralegal work would be beneficial.

• Experience collaborating with HR teams, managers, or external legal advisors would be advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual car allowance.

• Private Healthcare.

• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), with the option to purchase additional leave through salary sacrifice.

• Life Assurance.

• 24/7 online/telephone GP consultations and access to prescriptions.

• Second opinion medical support following a diagnosis or when a colleague is undergoing treatment.

• Cash-plan benefits that allow colleagues to safeguard themselves in case of illness and recovery, including dental, optical, and chiropody services.

• Access to mental health and physiotherapy consultations.

• Access to legal advice on domestic issues, such as motoring offenses, wills and probate, and personal injury.

• Long Service Recognition Scheme that acknowledges colleagues for their continued service after 5 years and at 5-year intervals, including an increase in annual leave.

• Opportunities for professional development through practical in-house legal experience and continuous learning.