Employment Solicitor - Fixed-Term Contract

Venn Group; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group in London is seeking an Employment Lawyer for a six-month fixed-term contract with a £64,000 FTE salary. The role covers advice on all employment law matters, including contentious and non-contentious work, and includes tribunal participation as required.

Applicants must be a Qualified Solicitor with a UK practising certificate and post-qualification Employment Law experience. Experience with trade unions is advantageous and the role requires a proactive, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with UK practising certificate.
• Specialism in Employment Law with post-qualification experience.
• Experience working for or with trade unions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advising on all matters of employment law, both contentious and non-contentious.
• Advising on areas of employment law such as TUPE and equal pay.
• Attending and preparing for employment tribunals as necessary.
• Representing the organisation and external clients.
• Deputate for senior members of the legal team.

Skills

Employment law

Solicitor

PQE

Trade union experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor (UK)

Job description

Employment Lawyer – London – £64,000 FTE salary – Full time, six-month FTC

Are you a driven employment law specialist looking to make a difference for a reputable trade union? Venn Group is working with a well-renowned and prestigious trade union in London in their pursuit of an Employment Lawyer on a fixed-term basis for an initial 6-month period.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, with a valid practising certificate in the UK (non-qualified lawyers with experience could also be considered)
• Specialism within Employment Law, with experience of practising post-qualification
• Experience working for or with trade union is advantageous

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Advising on all matters of employment law, both contentious and non-contentious
• Advising on areas of employment law such as TUPE and equal pay
• Attending and preparing for employment tribunals as necessary
• Representing the organisation and external clients
• Deputise for senior members of the legal team

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Employment Lawyer – London – £64,000 FTE salary – Full time, six-month FTC