Employment Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join a well-established Council in London on a locum contract. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and a supportive team environment. The successful candidate will represent the Council in tribunals and provide expert legal advice on employment law matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor, legal executive, or barrister with a strong background in employment law.

Benefits

Flexible working pattern

Supportive team environment

Competitive rate of pay

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of employment law required.
• SEND tribunal experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Representing the Council before the Employment Tribunal.
• Conducting advocacy and providing employment law advice.
• Handling a caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.

Skills

Employment Law

Advocacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Legal Executive

Barrister

Job description

Employment Lawyer

London Local Authority

Locum Contract

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be recruiting for an Employment Lawyer to join a well-established Council in London.

The assignment will be for an initial 3-month contract, with a view to extend on a rolling basis. You will be required to attend the office 2 days per month. You may be required to attend tribunals when necessary, however this will count as an office working day.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of employment law and experience working in a similar role so they can hit the ground running. SEND tribunal experience is desirable, but not essential.

Role responsibilities:

• Representing the Council before the Employment Tribunal
• Conducting advocacy
• Working closely with senior managers and stakeholders on a range of employment law disputes
• Providing employment law advice
• Handling a caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters

The successful Employment Lawyer will benefit from:

• Flexible working pattern
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive rate of pay

This role would be suited to a Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister, who is confident dealing with a contentious and non-contentious Employment caseload. The successful candidate may be required to attend Courts or Tribunals, so willingness to advocate is essential.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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