Employment Lawyer

Essential Employment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer for a temporary contract in Lambeth. The role involves handling a varied caseload, providing high-quality employment law advice, drafting pleadings, and preparing for court and tribunal hearings.

The successful candidate will engage with senior officers, client departments, and external Counsel while supporting recruitment-related legal work and keeping accurate case records.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with substantial employment law experience.
• Proficient in drafting pleadings and other court documents.
• Experience representing clients in courts and tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload independently.
• Provide high-quality legal advice across employment matters.
• Draft pleadings and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and attend court or tribunal hearings.
• Coordinate with senior officers, departments and external Counsel.
• Support recruitment-related legal work and maintain case records.
• Meet deadlines and supervise junior colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Legal drafting

Court appearances

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Exposure to employment matters

Job description

Employment Lawyer needed in Lambeth

This is a temporary contract and the rate is £49.48ph PAYE

The reference number is: OR121556

The successful candidate will be an experienced Employment Lawyer with the ability to provide high-quality legal advice across a broad range of employment matters. They will manage a varied caseload independently, draft pleadings and other legal documentation, and prepare for and attend court and tribunal hearings as required.

The role requires strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work closely with senior officers, client departments, external Counsel and other key partners. The successful candidate will also support wider organisational projects, contribute to recruitment-related legal work, maintain accurate case records, meet agreed deadlines, and, where appropriate, provide guidance and supervision to junior colleagues.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.