Legal Counsel Employment Team

Join to apply for the Legal Counsel Employment Team role at Virgin Money Continue with Google Continue with Google 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Legal Counsel Employment Team role at Virgin Money Business Unit: Legal & Secretariat – People Legal Team Salary Range: Competitive Location: Hybrid- with travel to a hub when required Contract Type: Permanent Our Team We are embarking on an exciting new chapter as Virgin Money joins forces with Nationwide Building Society to create a new modern mutual driven by our purpose - Banking – but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society . The Legal and Secretariat function is one of the first teams to integrate so it couldn’t be a more exciting time to join the team. As we create the new People Legal team, our aim will be to continue to provide relationship-driven support to every part of the new combined Group with clear, pragmatic advice every time. We work at the heart of a fast-paced and evolving environment, helping leaders navigate complex employment issues with confidence and care. From shaping policies to supporting the people integration journey, we play a key role in fostering a fair, inclusive, and legally sound workplace. You’ll be joining a team that values trust, open dialogue, and practical solutions—and where your voice and expertise will truly make an impact. What you’ll be doing Be an engaged and proactive member of the Legal & Secretariat function. Support the success of our broader People Function by keeping them safe with timely and commercial legal advice. Provide practical support on colleague queries covering the whole employment journey from recruitment to retirement and everything in between, including support on TUPE transfers, redundancy processes, settlement agreements, as well as complex disciplinary and grievance cases. Liaise with external panel firms when required and effectively manage associated costs. Take responsibility for your own development by seeking out activities to be involved in. Role model our purpose and customer-first behaviours in the way that we deliver our advice and how you interact with your colleagues. We need you to have Appropriate credentials showing that you are a solicitor currently admitted in the UK. Good knowledge of UK employment law and a current practicing certificate from the Law Society of Scotland or the Law Society of England and Wales. The ability to get to the right answer and then communicate it in a way anyone can understand. Integrity, dealing with matters sensitively and always confidentially. Knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment or a desire to learn about it. An appetite to get involved in opportunities outside of the day job, providing support to the broader Legal & Secretariat Function as well as playing a role in building an engaged and inclusive culture driven by our purpose. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more. Up to five extra paid well-being days per year. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance. Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness. And there\'s no waiting around, you\'ll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We\'re all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. 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