Employment Lawyer (9 months)

CompanyNatWest Group

LocationManchester, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/4/2026

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Solicitors and lawyers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£51,600 (£26.46 per hour)

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Description

Join us as an Employment Lawyer

This is an opportunity to join a high performing friendly, and collaborative team within a progressive, sustainable, and community driven organisation that puts its customers at the heart of everything it does
We’ll look to you to provide strategic legal advice on a range of matters involving HR, employee relations, and employment law
You can expect great visibility for you and your work as you deliver great customer interactions
We're offering this role until end December 2026

What You'll Do

In this key role, you’ll be regarded as a trusted adviser in all aspects of employment law as you provide legal advice to a range of stakeholders across the bank. You’ll manage employment litigation through the life cycle from ACAS conciliation to Employment Tribunal hearing.

We’ll look to you to support the wider Employment Law Practice (ELP) team activities including the Employment Law inbox, global employment law support, projects, implementation of the Employment Rights Act and help with complex employment law queries.

Additionally, You’ll Be

Horizon scanning for any legislation, case law, or other developments which may impact the bank

Providing high quality advice on complex individual cases

Assisting with ELP training to HR stakeholders

Helping to project manage ELP delivery in wider HR deliverables and projects

Drafting and amending contracts of employment, employment policies and settlement agreements, and other employment law related documentation and toolkits

Looking for learnings and improvements that can be made across the bank to limit and manage employment law risk and to help support our colleagues

Seeking opportunities to develop our digital and AI offering

The Skills You'll Need

We’re looking for a UK qualified employment lawyer who can handle a range of conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment. With a strong focus on delivery and customer service and excellent communication skills, you’ll also be able to work collaboratively as part of a wider team.

This role is likely to be suitable for someone in the region of 2-5 PQE but any candidates with the appropriate skills will be considered.

We’re Also Looking For

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate, influence, constructively challenge and think commercially
A strong commercial and pragmatic focus
Experience of litigation and providing day to day ad-hoc advice