Employment Lawyer

GBRSUK Careers; Bristol; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A public services organization is seeking an Employment Lawyer to provide in-house legal counsel. This remote, part-time position requires 16 hours of work weekly, with responsibilities including internal legal advice and management of legal case files. The role is initially offered as a 3-month fixed-term contract, likely to be extended for the right candidate. Suitable for those wanting flexibility and meaningful work in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal legal advice to the Service Leadership Board and HR department.
• Manage legal case files for matters referred for legal advice.
• Understand organizational context and culture for legal advice.

Job description

GBRS currently have an open vacancy for an Employment Lawyer, to offer general counsel in-house to our client within public services.

This is a remote, part‑time position, working 16 hours between Monday‑Friday — either 2 x 8‑hour days or 16 hours spread over 3‑5 days.

• To be responsible for internal legal advice to the Service Leadership Board (SLB), HR department and Information Governance department, in order to support personnel and protect the interests of the Service.
• To manage legal case files for all matters referred for legal advice and act for the Service in litigation.
• To gain and maintain an understanding of the organisational context and culture, in which legal advice is provided, to ensure advice is given with that cultural context in mind.

This is initially a 3‑month FTC, although this will likely be extended for the right person.

If you would like more information on this vacancy, please call us to discuss or apply with your CV and we will be in touch — thanks in advance.