Employment Lawyer

Sefton Council; Sefton; A distancia; GBP 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a proactive Employment Law Advisor to manage calendars, respond to employment law queries, and draft employment agreements and policies for the Council and its schools. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to work independently as part of a supportive team.

The closing date is 9 November 2026, with provisional interview dates the following week.

Formación

• Experience providing employment law guidance and client support.
• Ability to work independently and with discretion in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Comprehensive diary and inbox management, including scheduling and co-ordinating meetings.
• Advising clients on employment law matters and drafting employment agreements and related documents.
• Drafting and reviewing employment policies, procedures and handbooks.
• Providing training to client departments and stakeholders.
• Handling confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
• Supporting on major projects as required.

Conocimientos

Employment law

Diary management

Client support

Policy drafting

Training delivery

Confidentiality

MS Office

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 09/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CorpSC/26/347731

This is a pivotal role in a crucial team at the heart of the Council. You will ensure that client areas are: supported; briefed on the ever-changing employment law landscape; and able to make well-informed decisions. You will be the first point of contact for employment law matters, managing a fast-paced and diverse workload with professionalism, discretion and confidence.

The key responsibilities include:

• Comprehensive diary and inbox management, including scheduling and co-ordinating meetings
• Supporting clients at every level across the Council with employment law related queries
• Supporting clients with legal service legal agreements (including schools) with employment law related queries
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, policies, procedures and handbooks
• Advising clients on redundancies, TUPE and day-to-day management queries
• Providing training to client departments
• Handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
• Support as necessary on major projects

This role suits someone who is passionate about delivering excellent client care, committed to maintaining high standards, and confident working both independently and collaboratively to support a skilled and safe workforce.

The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 9th November 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are proposed to commence the following week but will remain TBC.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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