In-House Solicitor

Join our in-house team of experienced solicitors working across a variety of areas, including commercial, environmental and property law. 

A current practising certificate is a requirement however cost of annual renewal would be covered by the company.

What you'll do

In this varied and exciting role, you will provide specialist legal advice and support on all aspects of employment law across the Group.

You will report to the Group Legal Services Director but will also work directly with the Group People team as a trusted adviser to the Group Director of People, as well as the various HR Business Partners.   

You will also: 

• assist and support the Group Legal Services Director on all employment law-related matters
• provide employment law/case law updates
• input into policy, handbook and procedure reviews
• deliver training to the People team and business
• work with the Head of HR Business Partnering to shape the Group's ER strategy
• support organisational change projects, eg, TUPE and redundancy
• draft legal documentation on behalf of the Group
• advise on company exposure to liabilities and risk in contracts and claims
• provide professional and practical employment law advice to internal clients, including directors, managers and members of the board
• draft advice and other documentation, including settlement agreements
• assist internal clients with HR processes and procedures and conduct tribunal proceedings.  

What you'll need

In this exciting and varied role, we are looking for a commercially minded, qualified solicitor with post-qualification experience.

You will:

• be an employment law specialist with experience gained from a private practice and/or an in-house role
• have experience dealing with contentious and non-contentious employment law matters
• possess good knowledge and understanding of tribunal procedures and protocols, and have a high level of knowledge and understanding of employment law.
• have strong drafting and negotiating skills and good commercial acumen
• be able to work as part of a team, under pressure, to strict timescales and with minimum supervision, all while demonstrating initiative  
• have excellent communication skills and a methodical and organised  approach
• be self-confident  and able to balance conflicting priorities  
• respond positively to change and enjoy working in a challenging environment. 

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.