Employment Lawyer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative local authority is seeking a locum Employment Lawyer to join their team for an initial 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This role offers the flexibility of fully remote working, allowing you to manage a diverse caseload of employment law matters, including unfair dismissal and discrimination cases. As part of this dynamic team, you will provide essential legal advice to Council Officers and represent the Council in various legal proceedings. If you are a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with recent experience in employment law, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the public sector.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practicing certificate required.
• Recent experience in employment law matters is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of employment law matters and provide legal advice.
• Represent the Council in internal appeals and Employment Law Tribunals.

Skills

Employment Law

Legal Advice

Discrimination Law

TUPE Regulations

Contract Law

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Our client, a Local Authority based in South-West England, is currently recruiting for a locum Employment Lawyer to join their team for an initial 3-month contract, with potential extension.

The team have capacity for a 37-hour week, and the hourly rate is negotiable subject to PQE. The role falls inside of IR35, and is offering fully remote working.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Handling a mixed caseload of employment law matters, and providing the relevant legal advice to Council Officers
• Managing a caseload to include compromise agreements, unfair or constructive dismissal, whistle blowing, discrimination, TUPE regulations, contracts of employment, reorganisation/redundancy and conduct and capability cases
• Representing the Council in regards to internal appeals, Employment Law Tribunals, and appeals against Tribunal decisions

Experience required:

• Qualified status as a Solicitor or Barrister, with current practicing certificate

Rewards and Benefits:

• Fully remote working

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Government Administration and Legal Services