Senior Legal Officer

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal College of Nursing Full time
Job Title: Senior Legal Officer (Employment)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Officer (Employment) to join our Legal Employment Team in Scotland.

About the Role

As a Senior Legal Officer (Employment), you will be responsible for leading and developing the day-to-day provision of RCN Legal Services to members in Scotland, staff, and others. You will work alongside the in-house Legal Employment Team, Legal Management Team, and RCN colleagues in Scotland to deliver legal advice and representation to RCN members.

You will use your employment law knowledge and expertise to conduct a busy caseload, providing legal advice and representation to RCN members. You will also be responsible for supervising the development and casework of a newly established multi-disciplinary Legal Team in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop the day-to-day provision of RCN Legal Services to members in Scotland, staff, and others.
  • Work alongside the in-house Legal Employment Team, Legal Management Team, and RCN colleagues in Scotland to deliver legal advice and representation to RCN members.
  • Conduct a busy caseload, providing legal advice and representation to RCN members.
  • Supervise the development and casework of a newly established multi-disciplinary Legal Team in Scotland.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience, and current salary.

We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs. Many of our employees enjoy flexible working, enabling them to deliver results while having a good work-life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.

Selection Process

Please click the 'apply now' button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online, demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call.

Equal Opportunities

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are a priority for us. We aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme, we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.


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