Central Government Employment Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; London; Hybrid; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Central Government Organisation is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer for a locum contract in Central London. The role offers hybrid working and involves providing legal advice, conducting litigation, and managing a busy caseload. This position is ideal for qualified solicitors or barristers with a strong background in Employment Law and a passion for public service.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to unique work within a Central Government Organisation

Long contracts with opportunities to extend

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Employment Law and Litigation.
• Experience of a busy litigation caseload with considerable autonomy.
• Excellent communication skills to deal with clients from various backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice in relation to Employment Law.
• Conducting settlement negotiations with opposing representatives.
• Employment based litigation and proceedings in courts, appeals and tribunals.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Litigation

Drafting

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Government Employment Lawyer

Locum Contract - Full Time 6 months+

Rate - £31 PAYE or £43 Umbrella per hour

Annual equivalent of £61,200

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. If you have a keen interest to learn more about this role and have relevant skills or experience for this Employment Lawyer role, please apply now, and contact Zanub Najmi at Sellick Partnership.

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

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