Employment and Data Privacy Paralegal

Remote, Location: United Kingdom·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

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Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 a year
About £2,690 - £2,990 a month after tax.
Work mode: Remote (Location: United Kingdom)
Holiday: 25 days holiday + bank holidays

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Employment and Data Privacy Paralegal

Salary: £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 per annum.
Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time (Standard business hours with requirement to attend hearings and trials as required)
Location: Home Based

G4S Regional Management is seeking an Employment and Data Privacy Paralegal to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

About the Role

To support the business and minimise legal and regulatory risk by managing employment tribunal litigation and providing proactive legal support to HR teams and business streams. Directly reports to Senior Counsel HR Legal, with additional reporting/working relationships alongside with key business stakeholders, HR Business Partners and advisers, and HR Shared Service Teams.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Tribunal Litigation & Representation: Manage and conduct Employment Tribunal claims and Early Conciliation matters through the full legal lifecycle, safeguarding business interests.
Document Drafting & Trial Advocacy: Draft core litigation documents-including pleadings, witness statements, and hearing bundles-and provide direct advocacy at trials and hearings.
Proactive HR Legal Advisory & Risk Mitigation: Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to deliver day-to-day employment law guidance, minimize operational risk, and coordinate external counsel when instructed.
Regulatory Compliance & Investigations: Support Senior Counsel on data protection (DP) compliance, working time regulations, and internal disciplinary or grievance investigations.
Training, Policy & Pre-emptive Planning: Design and deliver manager training programmes, legal updates, and lessons-learnt materials to drive consistency and legislative compliance across the business.

Essential Requirements

Specialised Knowledge of employment and employment related legislation (with HR knowledge and foundational legal knowledge to be developed).
Self-starter.
Good communication skills include being able to explain complex issues in a clear, concise way to non-legal professionals.
Credibility to deal with G4S at all levels (including senior) and manage relationships with different stakeholders.
Commercial awareness and understanding commercial pressures affecting the business.
Willingness and commitment to (personal) learning and development in role.

Desirable Skills

Additional specialized experience or qualifications in data protection or employment advocacy.
Hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits including the below:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rated for part time workers).
Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per annum.
Progression, training and development catered to you.
Reward and recognition schemes including long service awards.
Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
Subsidised healthcare plans.
Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
Confidential Counselling Services.
24/7 support specialising in health and medical.
Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

At G4S Regional Management, our goal is to create spaces where people can do their best work. By delivering the essential functional/shared service support to our UK operations, our teams ensure every site is the best it can be. Join us and make a real impact every day.

We believe that great work comes from diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone-regardless of background, identity, experience, or abilities-feels valued, respected, and supported. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world's leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com. In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, together with a cover letter.