Central Government Employment Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Central London location

Long contracts with opportunities to延

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is seeking an experienced Government Employment Lawyer for a locum, full-time role in Central London with hybrid working. You will advise on Employment Law, conduct settlements, and handle litigation across courts and tribunals within a central government organisation.

The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong drafting and communication skills, capable of managing a busy caseload with autonomy.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Employment Law and Litigation.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and parties from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience managing a busy litigation caseload with autonomy.
• Strong drafting and written abilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice in relation to Employment Law.
• Conducting settlement negotiations with opposing representatives.
• Employment-based litigation and proceedings in courts, appeals and tribunals.
• Interviewing witnesses and recording witness statements.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation

Communication

Drafting

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Government Employment Lawyer

Locum Contract - Full Time 12 months+

Rate - £32.85 PAYE + holidays or £45 Umbrella per hour

Annual equivalent of £63,200

Central London, Hybrid-Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a Central Government Organisation. My client is looking for a passionate individual who has extensive knowledge of Employment Law, with previous employment litigation experience applicable in a large scope of circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing advice in relation to Employment Law
• Conducting settlement negotiations with opposing representatives
• Employment based litigation and proceedings in courts, appeals and tribunals
• Interviewing witnesses and recording witness statements

Required Skills and Experience

• A qualified solicitor or barrister
• Extensive knowledge of Employment Law and Litigation
• Excellent communication skills to deal with clients and parties from a variety of backgrounds
• Experience of a busy litigation caseload, with considerable autonomy
• A good drafting and written ability

Benefits of working for the employer

• Annual equivalent of £61,200

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to unique work within a Central Government Organisation
• Central London Location
• Long contracts with opportunities to extend
• Client will wait up to 3 months notice period

This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for an Employment Lawyer to join a well-established Central Government Organisation, which prides itself in providing high-quality, pristine service to its clients.

Mark is a consultant based in Sellick Partnership's Manchester Office, as part of the Central Government legal recruitment team.

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