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• Location: Oxford UK/ (with the ability to work from home under Oxfam GB's hybrid working arrangements), • Workplace Type: Hybrid, • Hours: 36 hours per week, • Salary: £49,601 (with a discretionary range up to £57,000 depending on experience), • Job Family: Business Support & Admin, • Division: Operations, • Grade: B, • Job Type: Open ended, • Closing Date: 3 April 2026 The Role: As Legal Counsel (Employment) at Oxfam, you will play a pivotal role in supporting teams across Oxfam GB on a wide range of employment-related queries and litigation, both in the UK and globally. You will advise country programmes worldwide alongside UK-based HR colleagues on complex employment law matters, delivering clear, practical guidance that aligns with Oxfams values and balances legal, operational, and reputational risks. A key part of this role will be helping Oxfam understand and apply the law in ways that advance its Equality and Anti-Racist Strategies, including advising on positive action and other lawful measures that promote equity and inclusion across the organisation. As a member of the OGB Legal Team, you will also contribute beyond employment law, providing commercially astute advice on a broader range of legal issues as needed to support Oxfams strategic priorities. This is a collaborative and impactful role, ideal for someone who can combine technical expertise with sound judgement and a commitment to Oxfams mission. What we are looking for: Were looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do. An ideal candidate for the role will also have: • 5+ years PQE and legally qualified in the UK, • Experience of advising on complex and varying UK employment law and HR matters, including investigations and whistleblowing., • Broad commercial experience either in-house or private practice advising a range of stakeholders, • Ability to support on colleagues internationally on employee relations processes, employment disputes and litigation, • Experience of advising on the drafting of HR policies and procedures, • Ability to identify key legal questions within complex queries and manage responses in accordance with legal team workload, level of legal risk identified and organisational priorities, • Experience of producing guidance notes and training We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. You can read more about all Oxfam has to offerhere. Flexfam: We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so were open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.We think this role would work particularly well working within our Hybrid Working guidelines which includes regular home-based working.The successful candidate would be expected to be based in our Oxford office one day per month. How to apply: As part of your online application, please upload your up to dateCV and Cover Letterexplaining yoursuitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. Our values and commitment to safeguarding Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate ourvaluesare recruited to work for us. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.Oxfam GB also participates in theInter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we willrequest information from job applicants previous employersabout any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment,or incidents under investigationwhen the applicant left employment.By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. About us Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isnt inevitable. Its an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, womens right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we wont stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good. Oxfam GBis a member ofinternational confederationof 21 organisations working togetherwith partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. A thriving diverse Oxfam: Its people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, were committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today. To do that: • We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors., • We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring., • We want and need everyone, and that meanswe need you. JBRP1_UKTJ

• Location: Oxford UK/ (with the ability to work from home under Oxfam GB's hybrid working arrangements), • Workplace Type: Hybrid, • Hours: 36 hours per week, • Salary: £49,601 (with a discretionary range up to £57,000 depending on experience), • Job Family: Business Support & Admin, • Division: Operations, • Grade: B, • Job Type: Open ended, • Closing Date: 3 April 2026 The Role: As Legal Counsel (Employment) at Oxfam, you will play a pivotal role in supporting teams across Oxfam GB on a wide range of employment-related queries and litigation, both in the UK and globally. You will advise country programmes worldwide alongside UK-based HR colleagues on complex employment law matters, delivering clear, practical guidance that aligns with Oxfam’s values and balances legal, operational, and reputational risks. A key part of this role will be helping Oxfam understand and apply the law in ways that advance its Equality and Anti-Racist Strategies, including advising on positive action and other lawful measures that promote equity and inclusion across the organisation. As a member of the OGB Legal Team, you will also contribute beyond employment law, providing commercially astute advice on a broader range of legal issues as needed to support Oxfam’s strategic priorities. This is a collaborative and impactful role, ideal for someone who can combine technical expertise with sound judgement and a commitment to Oxfam’s mission. What we are looking for: We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do. An ideal candidate for the role will also have: • 5+ years PQE and legally qualified in the UK, • Experience of advising on complex and varying UK employment law and HR matters, including investigations and whistleblowing., • Broad commercial experience either in-house or private practice advising a range of stakeholders, • Ability to support on colleagues internationally on employee relations processes, employment disputes and litigation, • Experience of advising on the drafting of HR policies and procedures, • Ability to identify key legal questions within complex queries and manage responses in accordance with legal team workload, level of legal risk identified and organisational priorities, • Experience of producing guidance notes and training We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer ___ Flexfam: We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well working within our Hybrid Working guidelines which includes regular home-based working. The successful candidate would be expected to be based in our Oxford office one day per month. How to apply: As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. Our values and commitment to safeguarding Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our ___ are recruited to work for us. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the ___. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. About us Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good. ___ is a member of ___ of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. A thriving diverse Oxfam: It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today. To do that: • We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors., • We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring., • We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

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To provide a first welcome link between clients and the firm, offering an excellent first impression either in person or on the telephone. To assist the wider office and facilities team with general administration, assisting with post event cleaning and providing an efficient and flexible service to internal clients. Responsibilities: Reception • Provide a warm, welcoming first impression of the highest standard for clients and staff when arriving at reception, • Promptly and courteously answer and record telephone and reception enquiries and deal with persons calling at the office with appointments or documents, • Look after clients waiting in reception, notifying fee earners of their arrival and showing them to fee earners or interview rooms, • Be responsible for all documents and post arriving in the office, during the day, • Every item and visitor to be logged consistently for the records, • Provide refreshments for clients/meetings where requested, • Provide support for events as required, including cleaning after events have finished, • Work with tact and discretion with clients on the telephone and face to face, • Use the Teams system and answer telephone enquiries promptly and efficiently, • Occasional cover when required of reception within the other offices, • To attend departmental and other meetings and training as required, • Responsible for the day-to-day management and smooth operation of all nine meeting rooms Administration: • Produce documents, letters and emails as required for other teams, • Copying files, scanning and emailing documents, • Data input to the CRM System as required Any other administrative tasks, such as Web Enquiries, faxes, general email enquiries Minimum of 5 GCSEs A-C (Including English and Maths) Experience of working within a Receptionist role in a professional services environment Experience of undertaking general admin duties i.e. filing, scanning, photocopying etc Experience of dealing with telephone-based enquiries and utilising a switchboard Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise Customer service focused At RWK Goodman, you can enjoy a strong legal career, with exceptional client work. And you’ll be supported, every step of the way. A progressive Top 100 law firm, over 650 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 legal divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. Committed to collaborative growth and shared success, we’re focused on delivering sustained positive change. Because we want to make a lasting difference to the world around us and achieve our vision of being the firm what clients want to work with and people want to work for. To find out more about why we are different click here. Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role. Please reach out to the Recruitment team for further clarification. • 26.5–31.5 days’ holiday per year, • Buying and selling holiday, • Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance, • Life assurance, • Pension scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Season ticket loan, • Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus, • Hybrid working, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Enhanced family leave, • Recruitment referral bonus, • Group income protection, • Salary reviewed regularly We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we continue to nurture and develop our colleagues and attract and retain the best talent. We support colleagues with a robust programme of learning and development opportunities, underpinned by our transparent Career Development Framework (CDF), which shows exactly what you need to achieve to grow your career with us. From mentoring initiatives, through to personal development programmes and courses, we are proud to offer a suite of opportunities to drive your career and achieve your ambitions. We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply