Employment Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Senior Employment Lawyer. The successful candidate will manage tribunal cases and provide strategic legal advice on complex issues. This role offers hybrid working options, generous benefits such as a public sector pension scheme, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive employment law experience and be committed to relationship-building with clients and organizations.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 3 days WFH each week

Generous public sector pension scheme

29 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working hours

Supportive carers and parental policies

Qualifications

• Extensive employment law experience required.
• Values-driven and enthusiastic approach needed.
• Commitment to relationship building with clients and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial caseload of employment tribunal cases.
• Represent the organization at employment tribunals.
• Draft instructions to Counsel as necessary.
• Advise clients on complex matters.
• Provide legal advice and support to committees.
• Train clients and colleagues regarding law and practice.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Communications

Litigation

Relationship building

Education

Solicitor or barrister with practicing certificate

FCILEx with litigation and advocacy certificate

Job description

Senior Employment Lawyer

£51.3k - £54.5k p.a.

Permanent Contract

Public Sector

Yorkshire

Sellick Partnership are delighted to be partnering with a progressive public sector organisation in Yorkshire who are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their friendly team.

About the role :

As a Senior Employment Lawyer you’ll play a significant role in providing employment law advice at a senior and strategic level and leading on the organisation’s most complex employment litigation.

Responsibilities :

• To undertake a substantial personal caseload of employment tribunal cases, including complex cases.
• To represent the organisation at employment tribunals.
• To draft instructions to Counsel where required.
• To advise clients both orally and in writing, including in relation to complex matters.
• To provide legal advice and support to committees / board meetings, member briefings etc.
• To maintain an awareness of all legislative and case law developments which might impact on the work of clients and advise them as appropriate.
• To provide training for clients, colleagues and members with regard to law and practice.

About you :

• Be a solicitor or barrister holding a practising certificate or FCILEx holding the litigation and advocacy certificate;
• Have extensive employment law experience;
• Be values-driven, enthusiastic and outcome focussed;
• Come with fresh thinking, energy and compassion for people;
• Demonstrate a commitment to building relationships with organisation services, the Courts and partner organisations.

Benefits include :

• Hybrid working – 3 days WFH each week
• Part-time and compressed hours available (minimum 4 days a week)
• Flexible working hours and flexi-time - you can accrue extra days of leave
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• 29 days annual leave + bank holidays (+ 5 extra days off with length of service)
• Employee assistance programme
• Occupational health services
• Supportive carers and parental policies
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible career paths with tailored personal and professional development
• Annual staff travel card scheme
• Low emission car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff deals with local businesses

How to apply :

If you are interested in this Senior Employment Lawyer opportunity, please apply immediately to be considered for short-listing. Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Chloë Cameron in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.