Employment Lawyer

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking an Employment Lawyer for an initial three-month period. The candidate will provide legal advice and representation in Employment Tribunal cases, focusing on various employment-related issues, including unfair dismissal and discrimination. Applicants should have a current practising certificate and be available within two weeks. Previous experience in local government is preferred, showcasing their ability to handle complex employment matters effectively.

Qualifications

• Must have a current practising certificate.
• Previous local government experience is advantageous.
• Availability on no more than 2 weeks' notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on various employment matters.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal.
• Advise on disciplinary and grievance issues.

Skills

Legal advice on employment matters

Representation in Employment Tribunal

Contentious and non-contentious advice

Experience with disciplinary issues

Experience with unfair dismissal

Experience with discrimination

Drafting employment contracts

Equal pay and redundancy matters

Knowledge of TUPE matters

Job description

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

The successful Employment Lawyer will be required to provide legal advice on a range of employment matters and legal representation in the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal.

You will provide both contentious and non-contentious advice for the local authority, community schools, academies, and partner organisations. You will have previous experience dealing with disciplinary and grievance issues, unfair dismissal, discrimination, and equality, drafting of employment contracts, equal pay, redundancy, and TUPE matters.

Previous local government experience is highly advantageous.

To be considered for the role, candidates will need to be available on no more than 2 weeks’ notice. You must also have a current practising certificate.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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