Senior Employment Law Adviser

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

Independent Society of Musicians

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Job Summary

The ISM is now looking for a highly experienced Senior Employment Law Adviser to join our in-house legal team who have a well-deserved reputation for delivering gold standard services to our 11,000 musician members.

Job Description

The award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional body representing musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000 musicians, the ISM is well known for its outstanding legal services to members and our campaigning work on issues from music education to AI and Brexit.

The ISM is now looking for a highly experienced Senior Employment Law Adviser to join our in-house legal team who have a well-deserved reputation for going the extra mile and delivering gold standard services to our 11,000 musician members. You should be experienced in Claimant work with a good knowledge of all aspects of employment law and in particular issues relating to status and holiday pay. You should also have experience of engaging with ACAS and instituting proceedings in the Tribunal should this become necessary.

You will have at least 5 years’ experience working in employment law and have a real commitment to going the extra mile and supporting those who work in precarious settings such as musicians. You will be comfortable working to competing deadlines, have great interpersonal skills and have high levels of attention to detail. The role is 35 hours per week. You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London.

The role is hybrid but for at least 3 days per week you will be in the ISM office.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job to [email protected].

Closing date is Tuesday 20 October at 9.30 a.m. Interviews will take place virtually and face-to-face, and applications generated by AI will not be considered.

Job Requirements

Degree or equivalent level of education.
Likely to have at least 5 years’ experience working as an Adviser/ Caseworker in the
field of employment law and contract.
Demonstrable track record of success in previous roles focussing on service delivery.
Very good current knowledge of employment law and experience of taking cases in
the Employment Tribunal
Good drafting and negotiating skills.
Good at maintaining boundaries with ISM members
Excellent oral and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to understand people whose working lives may combine many different
activities.
A skilled communicator with ability to persuade a wide range of audiences and who
enjoys giving external presentations and training non-lawyers.
A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
Good office skills.
Works well in a team, under pressure and to deadlines

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Employment Law Adviser
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Legal
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Tue, 20 Oct 2026

  • Location:

    UK-wide

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