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 years 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.