Employment Lawyer
Thames Valley Police is one of the largest police forces in England and Wales. We are expanding our employment law team, based in Kidlington, and seek an experienced employment lawyer to join us..
The role
Thames Valley Police is seeking to recruit an experienced employment lawyer. The successful candidate will currently have a workload consisting of employment tribunals, early conciliations, advisory work in relation to a myriad of employment law issues such as TUPE, discrimination law, change management and collaborative working. Working under the direction of the Employment Law Manager as part of a small cohesive team of employment lawyers you will be a proactive lawyer with the ability to manage your own caseload and deliver effective employment law advice to senior managers and HR professionals in a clear and technically adept manner.
The requirements
A professional legal qualification and current practising certificate as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with strong communication skills attention to detail, you will have:
- case management skills in relation to Employment Tribunal proceedings
- knowledge and experience of negotiating settlement agreements/COT 3 agreements
- experience of providing clear written advice to senior managers and HR professionals, identifying the impact of legislative changes for an organisation and advising upon important developments in case law
- the ability to work using their own initiative to advise on all aspects of employment law and legislation
- excellent written, inter-personal and advocacy skills in order to properly represent the Chief Constable
- the ability to work as part of an effective multidisciplinary team but within a small specialist unit
- the ability and commitment to promote equality, diversity and human rights in working practices
- good computer and keyboard skills, knowledge and experience of administrative procedures including compilation and presentation of statistics
- the ability to be mobile across the Force when undertaking investigation and court attendance
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 13774.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 26th December 2017.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.