Employment Lawyer

Law Absolute Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is looking for an Employment Lawyer for an initial period of three months. The role involves managing a caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters, advising on various employment issues, and working collaboratively within a dynamic legal team. Candidates must have a current practising certificate and local government experience is advantageous. This is a hybrid working position with a pay rate of £24.58 or £32.50 LTD for 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Practising Employment Lawyer with a valid certificate.
• Experience in local government or similar environments.
• Availability to start within 2 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Manage both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advise on employment-related legal issues.
• Collaborate within a Corporate Legal Team.

Skills

Discrimination law

Contract drafting

Advisory skills

Education

Current practising certificate as Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX

Job description

Overview

A local authority based in London is seeking an Employment Lawyer for an initial period of three months.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Advise on discrimination, equal pay, unfair dismissal, TUPE, employment contracts, redundancy, etc.
• Work within a dynamic Corporate Legal Team, contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Be adaptable, flexible, and able to prioritise tasks on a daily basis.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX) with current practising certificate.
• Local government experience is highly advantageous.
• Availability to start with no more than 2 weeks’ notice.
• Pay rate: £24.58 or £32.50 LTD. 35 hours per week. Hybrid working role.

Notes

Important: Our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However, due to volume, we may not respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful and your details will not be retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed-term contracts and permanent recruitment.