Employment Solicitor/Lawyer

Essential Employment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking an Employment Solicitor/Lawyer to work in Bournemouth on a full-time temporary contract, with PAYE reference 5304353. The role requires delivering high-quality legal advice to officers, members and clients, and contributing to the delivery of organisational priorities.

You will manage a varied caseload, provide clear guidance on routine to complex matters, and support more senior colleagues on high-risk cases. The team supports training and updates as needed.

Qualifications

• Provide clear and accurate legal advice to officers and clients on routine to complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of matters relevant to the post-holder’s area of law.
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice to officers and clients on routine to complex matters.
• Support senior colleagues on more complex or high‑risk cases as required.
• Manage a busy caseload
• Represent the Client in legal proceedings commensurate with the role’s level of responsibility.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law and best practice
• Contribute to training sessions and updates for officers and clients where appropriate.

Job description

Employment Solicitor/Lawyer needed in Bournemouth, £40ph

PAYE - Reference: 5304353

The successful candidate will undertake the full range of duties associated with the role and work as part of a supportive and experienced legal team.

To provide high‑quality, timely and accurate legal advice and support to officers, members and clients, ensuring that Legal Services contributes effectively to the delivery of organisational priorities.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of matters relevant to the post-holder’s area of law.
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice to officers and clients on routine to complex matters.
• Support senior colleagues on more complex or high‑risk cases as required.
• Manage a busy caseload
• Represent the Client in legal proceedings commensurate with the role’s level of responsibility.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law and best practice
• Contribute to training sessions and updates for officers and clients where appropriate.

This is afull time role on atemporary contract basis

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.