Senior Legal Advisor - Legal Department Reference: 934 Closing Date: Noon, 21 January 2026 Salary: 42,090 per annum, rising to 52,598 per annum after three years'' service Location: Head Office Manchester An established national trade union is seeking to appoint a Senior Legal Advisor to join its Legal Department, based at its Head Office. What We OfferFlexible working hours (flexitime)34-hour working weekDefined contribution pension schemeGenerous annual leave entitlement: 24 days rising to 32 days, plus bank and customary holidays (pro rata)Free onsite parking (subject to availability)Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to probation and contract length)Season Ticket Loan (subject to contract length)Free health assessments (following successful completion of probation)The Role The postholder will deliver a comprehensive advice and representation service in employment and industrial law to members, representatives and officials. Responsibilities include preparing and managing employment casework, representing clients at employment tribunals, and overseeing the work of Employment Law Legal Advisors. About You The successful candidate will demonstrate:Qualification as an employment solicitor (desirable but not essential), or equivalent practical experience in employment law and tribunal workStrong communication skillsProven ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and apply effective planning and organisational skillsExperience advising and representing clients in employment t