Senior Paralegal – Employment Law
Location: London, Milton Keynes, Manchester, Birmingham
Salary: £42,000 + Industry Leading learning and development opportunities
Brand: Work for a global brand and a Top 100 employer.

Are you a talented and experienced Paralegal with 2–3 years of hands-on employment law experience? Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career within a fast-paced, high-profile in-house legal team?

We’re looking for a Senior Paralegal – Employment Law to join our dynamic legal department. In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with our in-house Employment Lawyer, supporting a diverse and high-volume caseload. From complex tribunal preparations to strategic case assessments, you’ll be at the heart of legal operations, helping to deliver robust, pragmatic advice across the business.

Why Join Us?

As a trusted name in the Security Sector, we pride ourselves not only on excellence in service delivery but also on creating a collaborative, forward-thinking work environment. This is your opportunity to build on your strong employment law foundations, gain deeper commercial exposure, and grow within a company that values expertise and initiative.

• Managing our employment law inbox and ensuring smooth information flow between stakeholders
• Conducting initial claim assessments, checking ACAS compliance, and verifying jurisdiction
• Summarising case merits and advising on potential legal strategy
• Coordinating document collection and case file organisation for tribunal matters
• Drafting tribunal submissions, including Grounds of Resistance and procedural applications
• Supporting witness statement preparation and handling the disclosure process
• Preparing and reviewing tribunal bundles, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Diarising critical deadlines and tracking tribunal outcomes
• Conducting legal research and preparing briefing notes
• Liaising with counsel and preparing hearing briefs
• Attending tribunal hearings to provide real-time legal support and note-taking
• Reporting monthly on employment case trends and legal activity

• 2–3 years' solid experience in employment law within a legal or in-house environment
• A strong working knowledge of Employment Tribunal procedure, case management, and employment legislation
• Proven ability to draft legal documents and manage electronic case systems
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with sharp attention to detail
• Confidence to manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Experience working in a commercial environment (ideal but not essential)

Essential Qualification

• CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ), GDL, or LLB (or equivalent)

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.

Why Choose Securitas UK?

At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.

What You Can Expect

Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.

Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas

We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
• Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
• Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.

Our Commitment to You

We support our workforce through initiatives such as:

• Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
• Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
• Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
• Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
• Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.

We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!

Take the Next Step

Join us and be part of a team that values you. Click ‘I'm Interested' and start your career with Securitas UK today!