"Senior Counsel, Employment Lawyer - 14244"

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced employment lawyer to join the in-house Legal Services team at Brunel. Reporting directly to the University Secretary & General Counsel, you will play a crucial role in working with the University’s HR team responsible for around 2,000 members of staff.

You will be responsible for providing day to day advice to members of the HR team which may include providing creative solutions to a wide range on initiatives such as reorganisations, acquisitions, in-sourcing and out-sourcing. You will also oversee litigation and be responsible for instructing external legal advice when necessary.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Prior in-house experience in an education setting is desirable but not essential to the role.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 2 October 2025

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 6 October 2025 in person.

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk