Job Description
Senior Legal Advisor - Legal Department - Head Office (Ref: 949)
Deadline: noon on Thursday, 16 th April 2026.
Salary: £42,090 pa rising to £52,598 pa after 3 yearsꞌ service.
Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ. NB; this role is fully office-based.
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UK's largest trade unions.
A vacancy exists for a Senior Legal Advisor based at the Union's Head Office.
What we Offer:
- Flexitime 34 hours week 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).
- Subsidised canteen
- Free onsite parking, subject to availability.
- 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 Union does not currently offer sponsorship.
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; represent at tribunals and to oversee the work of the Employment Law Legal Advisors.
The successful applicant will possess: Employment solicitor, barrister or CILEX-qualified status ( between 3-8 years) is desirable but not essential or alternatively 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 advocacy at tribunal hearings; legal research skills; IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
An application pack can be downloaded from here by clicking on the 'apply' button. Alternatively, please telephone the HR Section on , quoting Ref: 949.
The closing date is noon on Thursday, 16 th April 2026.
CVs are not accepted. No agencies please.
Usdaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
