Deadline: noon on Monday, 1 June 2026.
Salary:£42,090 pa rising to £52,598 pa after 3 yearsꞌ service.
Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK’s largest trade unions.
A vacancy exists for a Solicitor/Barrister/Senior Legal Advisor based at the Union’s Head Office. Please note that this position is fully office based.
What We Offer:
* 34 hours week (currently no time recording.)
* Work/life balance including Flexitime.
* Defined contribution pension.
* Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays, (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked,) with additional fixed days over Christmas.
* Subsidised canteen
* Free onsite parking / excellent train and tram links.
* Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to passing probation and length of contract).
* Season Ticket Loan (subject to length of contract).
* Free health assessments (post probation).
The principal duties are: to deliver an advice and representation service in employment and industrial law matters to Union members, representatives and officials; to prepare employment casework; to undertake some advocacy at Tribunal and to oversee the work of the Employment Law Legal Advisors.
The successful applicant: The role would suit an experienced qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX – qualified status of between 3-8 years. Qualified employment solicitor status is desirable but not essential, or equivalent practical experience of employment law and employment tribunals; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and well-developed planning and organisational skills; experience in advising and representing members in employment tribunal cases, including undertaking some limited advocacy at tribunal hearings; legal research skills; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
In return, you will have access to high quality work, within a team with an enviable track record for excellent results and strong reputation, state of the art offices, a supportive and progressive working environment and an opportunity to develop your practice.
An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the ‘apply’ button.
The closing date is noon on Monday, 1 June 2026.
This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply.
CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.
Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Salary description
£42090.00 - £52598.00 per year