Head of Legal Services

Job Details

Usdaw - Head of Legal Services

Salford Quays| Office-based, five days per week

I'm working exclusively with Usdaw to appoint a Head of Legal Services, offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to combine strategic leadership with meaningful work that makes a difference to working people. I'm particularly keen to speak with senior lawyers who have experience within the trade union movement or public sector and are ready to lead a large team, shape legal strategy and contribute to an organisation with a clear purpose.

The opportunity

Reporting to the General Secretary and Executive & Administration Officer, you'll lead a legal department of approximately 16 staff, overseeing the delivery and development of legal services across the Union. Key responsibilities include:

· Leading, coaching and developing the legal team, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
· Setting departmental strategy and ensuring the effective delivery of legal services.
· Overseeing complex employment and industrial law cases, including tribunal and court representation.
· Managing employment, personal injury and Legal Plus services, alongside relationships with external legal partners.
· Advising on legal policy, employment relations and the Union's wider legal obligations.
· Improving systems, managing resources and balancing competing priorities.

You

You'll be a senior solicitor or barrister with substantial employment law experience, including complex employment and industrial matters, alongside proven people management and leadership skills. Experience gained in personal injury would be useful but isn't essential.

Location and working arrangements

The position is based at Usdaw's head office in Salford Quays, five days per week in the office. The role also requires some flexibility to travel across the UK.

Benefits

Usdaw offers a generous benefits package including:

· Company car
· Excellent pension
· Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
· Free parking
· Income protection
· Life insurance