Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school., Active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction., Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., Excellent communication and negotiation abilities..
Key responsibilities:
Provide legal advice and support to clients on employment law matters.
Draft and review employment contracts and policies.
Represent clients in negotiations and disputes related to employment issues.
Stay updated on changes in employment legislation and regulations.
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Knowledge Lawyer (Employment Law)
Join our UK Employment team as a knowledge Lawyer!
12-month fixed-term contract – maternity leave cover
About the team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.
About the Role
This key fixed-term role involves developing and maintaining online practical guidance, insights, and materials for employment lawyers and HR professionals. You will be part of a high-functioning team producing a market-leading product that provides practical guidance on employment law topics such as recruitment, employment contracts, policies and procedures, equality, diversity and inclusion, protected rights, working time, whistleblowing, employee information, trade unions, employment tribunal practice and procedure, and settlement.
Responsibilities
Write, edit, and maintain content for the employment law guidance module, including practical guidance notes, precedent documents, checklists, flowcharts, Q&As, and related materials.
Monitor legal and practice developments relevant to our customer base.
Provide high-quality news and analysis tailored to meet the needs and expectations of employment lawyers.
Engage with customers and legal contacts to understand their needs and stay updated on the latest developments and market trends.
Assist with customer questions and feedback.
Collaborate proactively with over 30 other Lexis+® UK practice areas and the wider business.
Requirements
Strong knowledge of employment law and practice, ideally with experience in employment tribunals.
Experience in employment law at a leading chambers, private practice law firm, or in-house legal department.
Ability to write clearly and concisely, effectively communicating complex legal concepts and their practical application.
Excellent attention to detail, particularly in legal content review.
Strong research, organization, and planning skills, with a solid drive to meet challenging objectives and deliverables.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working Pattern
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
Wellbeing programs
Life assurance
Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
Save As You Earn share option scheme
Travel Season ticket loan
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Optional Dental Insurance
Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
Access to extensive learning and development resources
Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
About the business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.