Employment Lawyer

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a collaborative legal service in London as an Employment Lawyer. You’ll provide expert legal advice on employment matters, including handling tribunal cases, and support public sector transformation. This role requires strong knowledge of employment law, flexibility in working arrangements, and offers an opportunity to impact community wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Supportive legal team environment

Opportunities for public service innovation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE in employment law required.
• Experience in public sector or local government preferred.
• Ability to work flexible in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle Employment Tribunal cases and advise on TUPE.
• Support HR teams with complex employment law issues.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents and settlements.

Skills

Employment Law

TUPE

Employment Tribunals

Public Sector Experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

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Join a collaborative legal service supporting a London Borough. As part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services that directly impact public sector transformation and community wellbeing.

Your new role

As an Employment Lawyer, you’ll provide expert legal advice and representation on a wide range of employment matters. Your responsibilities will include:

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

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

1. To be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
2. At least 5 years PQE in employment law
3. Public sector or local government experience
4. A history of longer-term placements (6+ months), with at least 10 months in a local authority or public sector setting
5. Strong knowledge of Employment Tribunals and TUPE
6. 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, 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