Employment Lawyer – AR

London Borough of Lambeth; London Borough of Lambeth; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The London Borough of Lambeth seeks an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its Legal Services team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. You will provide high-quality employment law advice, manage a mixed caseload and prepare cases for court and Employment Tribunal hearings.

You will work with Council departments, senior officers and external legal representatives to support employment-related matters and broader corporate projects. Appointments may be at PO4 or PO5 depending on experience.

Formación

• Must be a qualified Solicitor with post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Experience drafting legal documents and pleadings for hearings.
• Strong knowledge of Employment Tribunal procedures and litigation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and electronic case management systems.
• Excellent communication, organisation and case management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist advice on employment law matters.
• Manage a varied employment law caseload and meet deadlines.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and other legal documents.
• Prepare cases for court and Employment Tribunal hearings; attend hearings as required.
• Collaborate with Council departments, senior officers and external Counsel.
• Support corporate projects and advise on recruitment-related matters.

Conocimientos

Employment law knowledge

Case management

Drafting pleadings & statements

Litigation procedures

Communication skills

Educación

Solicitor qualification

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Electronic case management systems

Descripción del empleo

Employment Lawyer

Location: London Borough of Lambeth
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (permanent appointment subject to application)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – may require 1 day per week in the office
Grade: PO4 / PO5

About the Role

The London Borough of Lambeth is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its Legal Services team on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

You will provide high-quality legal advice across a range of employment law matters, manage a varied caseload and prepare cases for court and Employment Tribunal hearings.

You will work closely with Council departments, senior officers and external legal representatives, supporting the Council with employment-related legal matters and wider corporate projects.

Appointments may be made at PO4 or PO5 level, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice on a range of employment law matters.
• Manage and progress a varied employment law caseload, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation.
• Prepare cases for court and Employment Tribunal hearings and attend hearings when required.
• Work closely with Council departments, senior officers, external Counsel and other stakeholders.
• Support corporate projects and provide legal advice on recruitment-related matters.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure effective case management.
• Support and supervise junior legal staff where appropriate, particularly at PO5 level.

Essential Requirements

• Must be a qualified Solicitor.
• Relevant post-qualification experience and strong knowledge of employment law.
• Experience managing employment law cases and providing legal advice.
• Experience drafting legal documents and preparing cases for hearings.
• Good knowledge of Employment Tribunal procedures and litigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and electronic case management systems.
• Strong communication, organisation and case management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within a local authority or public-sector legal team.
• Experience advising on complex employment law matters.
• Experience representing clients at Employment Tribunal hearings.
• Experience working with senior officers, HR departments and external Counsel.

Senior-Level Requirements

PO4: Candidates should demonstrate relevant employment law experience, the ability to manage their own caseload and confidence handling employment-related legal matters.

PO5: Candidates should have substantial experience managing complex employment law cases independently, with minimal supervision, and the ability to supervise and support junior legal staff.

Additional Information

This is an opportunity to join the London Borough of Lambeth’s Legal Services team, providing specialist employment law support across the Council.

The position is temporary to permanent, with any permanent appointment subject to a separate application process. The role may require one day per week in the office.