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 comm