Lanes Group is a leading service provider to the UK’s critical water and wastewater infrastructure networks, operating at scale across some of the most complex and demanding programmes in the country. Backed by one of the world’s leading investment firms and entering a significant investment cycle, we are building our legal function and looking for our first employment lawyer to join our in-house team working directly with the General Counsel.
Purpose of the role:
We are seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join Lanes Group, supporting our operational business across the UK. This role will focus on delivering high-quality, pragmatic legal advice across employee relations (ER), TUPE and specialist employment matters, while also contributing to wider legal support across contracts and governance.
Working closely with HR, operational leaders and senior stakeholders, you will act as a trusted legal advisor, managing complex ER issues and ensuring decisions are legally sound, commercially balanced, and aligned with business objectives.
You will also play a key role in strengthening internal legal capability, supporting consistency in ER processes, improving governance, and reducing reliance on external counsel.
Location: Open to candidates based in Yorkshire, Manchester or Lancashire.
Key Responsibilities:
Required:
Desirable:
The Benefits:
Living the Company Values:
By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.
Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations, this role holder is expected to:
Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.
Your Contribution to the company:
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.