Legal Counsel - EmploymentLocation: Milton Keynes (Hybrid / Remote - 1 day on-site)Salary: 47,389 - 56,535 per annumContract: Permanent Full time (37 hours per week)Pertemps is proud to be recruiting on behalf of The Open University, the UK''s largest university and a global leader in flexible education. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a respected in-house legal team, supporting a complex and values-driven organisation with a national footprint.The RoleWorking alongside an established in-house employment lawyer, you will act as a key legal adviser to the University on the full range of employment law matters. You will provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice to stakeholders at all levels and play a hands-on role in contentious and non-contentious work. This role offers genuine variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact in a public sector environment.Key Responsibilities:Provide day-to-day employment law advice across the full employee lifecycleManage Employment Tribunal claims from Early Conciliation through to final hearing, including advocacy where appropriateDraft and review employment contracts, policies, procedures, settlement agreements and TUPE provisionsAdvise on complex matters including restructures, redundancies, trade union issues and freedom of speechDeliver employment law training to People Services and wider University teamsBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external ..... full job details .....