<!-- Introduction --><div class="feature-text"><h2> Your new role</h2><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">We’re looking for an&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Employment Lawyer</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;to join our in-house legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in providing expert legal advice across a wide range of employment matters, partnering with our People and ER teams to help us stay ahead of the curve.</span></div></div><!-- Responsibilities --><div><h3>What you'll be doing</h3><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:12pt 0px 0pt;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Delivering specialist legal advice on employment matters, including contracts, disciplinaries, grievances, family leave, redundancy, discrimination, and whistleblowing.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:12pt 0px 0pt;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Supporting our ER team with case management, helping to resolve issues effectively.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Drafting and reviewing employment contracts to ensure they reflect best practice and are legally up to date.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Shaping our employment policies and procedures, ensuring they align with our Group’s values and legal obligations.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Managing Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish, including advocacy at preliminary hearings where appropriate.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Delivering training sessions to upskill our People team on employment law topics.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Supporting the business on large-scale projects with employment law implications, including major consultations.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Keeping the business informed on employment law developments, providing regular updates on key changes.</span></li></ul></div><!-- Ideal Candidate --><div><h3>The role is for you if...</h3><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Don't worry if you don't meet all of the requirements - if you feel that you have the skills and experience for this role, then we'd really welcome your application.&nbsp;</p><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:12pt 0px 0pt;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">A&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">qualified solicitor (4+ years PQE)</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;with strong employment law expertise.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">A confident legal expert with excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">A natural communicator who can break down complex legal advice into clear, practical guidance.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">A commercially minded professional who balances legal risk with business priorities.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">A relationship builder, comfortable working with colleagues at all levels of the business.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">A proactive, organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.</span></li><li style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Previous in-house experience is a plus, but not essential.</span></li></ul></div><!-- Package Description --><div><h3>About DFS</h3><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Did you know a DFS sofa is in one-third of Britain’s homes?&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Since 1969, we’ve been creating, marketing, and selling sofas that reflect people’s unique styles and tastes. We’ve always led the market, bringing comfort and great design to communities both online and in person.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">We’re the UK’s leading sofa retail specialist, but here’s the secret to our success - it’s our people. They’re at the heart of what we do, and together, they’re crafting us towards our ambitious future.</p></div><!-- About the Company --><div><h3>DFS Benefits</h3><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;"><p style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:12pt 0px 0pt;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Annual bonus</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;based on business performance.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;"><p style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Hybrid working</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;– 3 days in Doncaster, 2 days from home.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;"><p style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">24 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;"><p style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Enhanced family leave</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;– including maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;"><p style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Paid volunteering day</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;to support a cause you care about.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;"><p style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Generous staff discounts</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;– 30% off DFS and Sofology products, plus big-brand savings at ASOS, IKEA, and more.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;"><p style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Wellbeing perks</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;– including an Employee Assistance Programme, healthcare services, and discounted gym memberships.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;"><p style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pension &amp; savings</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;– Group pension and Sharesave schemes.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;"><p style="line-height:1.74;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0pt 0px;padding:0pt 0pt 12pt;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Life assurance &amp; sick pay</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;for added peace of mind.</span></p></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Private medical insurance</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;(individual cover)</span></li></ul></div><!-- Apply Button --><a href="https://apply.dfscareers.co.uk/members/?j=2411&amp;lang=en&amp;" class="btn btn-apply apply_bottom">Apply<i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a>