IR and ER Manager (in-house Employment Solicitor)

There’s no place like Heathrow – for the buzz, for the variety, for the sense of belonging and for the chance to go on a really fulfilling career journey. We’re passionate about our colleagues’ experience, making Heathrow a great place to work and creating careers, not just jobs.

Heathrow Airport is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Employment Solicitor to join our in-house legal team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and support on all employment-related matters, including dealing with Trade Union matters, handling employment tribunal claims and drafting employment related policies.

• Advising on a wide range of employment law issues, including employee relations, disciplinary and grievance matters, discrimination, and TUPE transfers.
• Supporting HR and operational leaders in managing complex cases and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and Heathrow’s policies.
• Managing and leading a team of ER advisers.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment-related documentation such as settlement agreements, contracts, and policy updates.
• Representing Heathrow in employment tribunal proceedings and managing external counsel where appropriate.
• Contributing to strategic projects such as organisational change, workforce planning, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Providing training and guidance to HR and management teams to build capability and promote best practice across the business.

• Good understanding of UK employment legislation and in-house Employment Solicitor experience.
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Adept at handling consultations with trade unions.
• Exceptional internal and external stakeholder relationship management expertise.
• Advanced written/oral communications skills.
• Self-starter who can work flexibly with high impact and good interpersonal skills.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience in representing clients in employment tribunals.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

#LI-Hybrid

There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow . Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.