Legal Training Advisor, Law

Reference: 0389Join Mills & Reeve's Advocacy Unit to lead Employment Tribunal hearings, deliver strategic advice, and represent leading brands nationwide. The roleJoin Mills & Reeve's growing Advocacy Unit and represent leading organisations across commercial, health, and education sectors. Our clients include household names such as Jaguar Land Rover, River Island, Bosch, Carlsberg Marston's, and prestigious institutions like St John's College Oxford and the University of Birmingham. You'll focus on Employment Tribunal advocacy, handling preliminary and final hearings, drafting, and advisory work. You'll work closely with the Head of Advocacy and make an impact in a dynamic, high-profile environment. Our Employment, Pensions & Immigration NSL team consists of over 85 talented lawyers, led by David Mills. We're passionate about learning and collaboration, with monthly cross-office training sessions delivered by our expert professional support lawyers, plus sector-focused away days that bring our teams together. The Advocacy Unit, led by Bethan Davies, represents a key element of the firm's growth strategy. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Bethan and colleagues across all offices, contributing to the continued development and future direction of advocacy within the firm. The activitiesClient service Deliver outstanding client service to both internal and external clientsHave a sound understanding of clients' legal, commercial and service requirementsHave effective client relationship and client service skillsTechnical excellenceBe a qualified barrister/ solicitor advocateBe a confident advocate in the Employment TribunalHave strong technical competence and legal knowledge in employment lawDeliver high quality and commercially focussed adviceAssist in delivering training to clients and target clientThe personYou will be a qualified barrister with 2 to 5 years post-call experience. The benefitsAs you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. The firmMills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done – togetherAnd finallyEveryone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website. Vacancy Title: Employment Counsel Office: Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, London, Manchester, Norwich, Oxford Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date:11 September 2026