Job Description

About Us

Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that\'s our mission, passion, and motivation.

Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you\'ll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.

We are a friendly and flexible team with a culture of \'time, trust and freedom\'. The role may give the opportunity to work from any of our offices or from home as necessary and we will consider flexible working arrangements. Having a diverse workforce is a key priority for us and is critical to our success. We pride ourselves on listening to each other\'s aspirations and are accommodating wherever possible.

About the Role

In this role you will get the opportunity to work on a variety of areas and tasks in a supportive and collaborative environment. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will have responsibility for ensuring effective provision of sound, pragmatic and business-focused legal advice on the full spectrum of employment law issues.

We welcome applications from those who come from a different industry to ours; we understand that diversity of thought brings its own benefits to Roke and a fresh perspective on how we do things. This role may be a level transfer from someone who wishes to take on a new challenge or a promotion for someone who wishes to progress to the next level in their career.

Lastly, we understand that different people have different skills and experiences and therefore you might not be able to meet every responsibility or have the necessary experience listed below. However, we appreciate that you will bring other skills and experiences to us and would therefore encourage you to apply. You have nothing to lose!

Key Responsibilities

• Strong experience of providing sound, pragmatic and business focused legal advice on a range of both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters at senior level.
• Substantial experience of litigation across different jurisdictions including in employment tribunals, the County Court and High Court. This will include responding to claim forms, giving written and verbal advice on prospects of success, analysing and appreciating risk, responding to claims, preparing disclosure and trial bundles. instructing external counsel, preparing pleadings and drafting witness statements as well as ensuring that witnesses are adequately prepared and attending final hearings.
• A track record of picking up new and complex areas of legal work quickly and providing context-appropriate legal advice in high-profile and fast-moving environment.
• Supporting HR with advice on grievances, disciplinaries, dismissals, appeals, redundancies & change management, recruitment, contracts of employment, termination agreements, restrictive covenants, equality, diversity & inclusion matters and employee data protection issues.
• Contribute to the preparation and updating of internal policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to influence and work collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and effectively prioritising and managing competing demands.

Desirable (But not a prerequisite to apply!)

• Experience in house (either in a permanent role or on a secondment).

Professional Qualifications

• Qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales and 4+ years minimum PQE in employment law.

The Benefits and Perks...

• Hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of your monthly hours working at your base location, subject to role requirements.
• Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life.
• Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance.
• Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions.
• Holiday: 25 days plus public holidays with the ability to purchase extra leave and your birthday off.
• Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan.

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Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC or DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 5 years or 10 years or DV Clearance.

The Next Step...

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV setting out how you meet the above criteria - there is no need for a cover letter but you may send one if you wish!

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