Employment Lawyer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal service supporting a London Borough seeks an Employment Lawyer. This role involves providing legal advice on employment matters, handling tribunal cases, and supporting HR teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the public sector and a strong background in employment law.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Supportive and collaborative legal team environment

Opportunities to contribute to public service innovation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE in employment law required.
• Experience in public sector or local government is essential.
• Strong history with longer-term placements (6+ months) in relevant settings.

Responsibilities

• Handling Employment Tribunal cases and advising on TUPE.
• Supporting HR teams and senior officers with complex employment law issues.
• Managing a varied caseload with autonomy and professionalism.

Skills

Knowledge of Employment Tribunals

TUPE expertise

Legal advice

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Your new company
Join acollaborative legal service supporting a London Borough. As part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, you'll play a key role in deliveringhigh-quality legal services that directly impact public sector transformationand community wellbeing.
Your new role
As an Employment Lawyer, you'll provide expert legal advice andrepresentation on a wide range of employment matters. Your responsibilitieswill include:

• Handling Employment Tribunal cases and advising on TUPE
• Supporting HR teams and senior officers with complex employment law issues
• Drafting and negotiating legal documents and settlements
• Managing a varied caseload with autonomy and professionalism
• Contributing to the development of legal services across the partnership

What you'll need to succeed
To thrive inthis role, you'll need:

• To be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• At least 5 years PQE in employment law
• Public sector or local government experience
• A history of longer-term placements (6+ months), with at least 10 months in a local authority or public sector setting
• Strong knowledge of Employment Tribunals and TUPE
• The ability to attend the office once a week or fortnight, as agreed

What you'll get in return

• A competitive hourly rate of £45-£55/hour, depending on experience
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• The chance to work on high-impact, meaningful cases
• A supportive and collaborative legal team environment
• Opportunities to contribute to public service innovation

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