Locum Employment Lawyer

Venn Group - Bristol; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A reputable local authority in Wales is seeking a Locum Employment Lawyer for a flexible, hybrid role. This position offers an umbrella rate of £55 per hour and requires expertise in Employment Law. The role involves advising on various employment law issues and managing a diverse caseload. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors, legal executives, or barristers with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employment Law required.
• Qualified as Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Employment work and providing legal advice.
• Managing a caseload including discrimination claims.
• Developing client relationships and handling complex cases.

Skills

Employment Law

TUPE knowledge

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Legal Executive

Barrister

Job description

Locum Employment Lawyer – Remote Working – Wales - £55 Umbrella

A new opportunity has arisen for a Locum Employment Lawyer to join a reputable Local Authority in Wales.

This assignment is offered on a full or part-time basis for an initial duration of three months, with potential for extension. Hybrid working is preferred, but the client is open to considering flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister with previous Employment Law experience to become part of a well-established local authority.

Daily duties may include:

• Conducting a high standard of Employment work and having TUPE knowledge
• Providing advice to Senior Managers in Council departments, and other Officers and staff in HR, on a wide range of employment law issues and claims made against the Authority
• Developing strong client relationships, with the ability to handle complex work
• Undertaking both contentious and non-contentious employment respondent work
• Managing a caseload that may include claims related to Sex Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Constructive Dismissal, Disability Discrimination, Age Discrimination, and Redundancy

An umbrella rate of £55 per hour DOE is offered for this position. Candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please apply online or contact Charlotte Foley or Michael Attwood via phone or email for further information.

07441 916389 – [e-mail]

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.