Locum Employment Lawyer

Venn Group - Birmingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent employment agency is seeking a Locum Employment Lawyer for a 3-month contract, which may extend. The role is predominantly remote, with occasional office attendance needed. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of employment law claims, offering legal advice to local authorities, and handling various legal documents. Ideal candidates should have experience in employment litigation and a background in dealing with local government. Competitive hourly rate between £50-£60 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling Employment Law matters including Employment Litigation & Employment Tribunals.
• Prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a caseload including claims related to discrimination and unfair dismissal.
• Provide advice on employment law issues and claims against the Authority.
• Draft ET3’s and defend Equal Pay Claims, Whistle Blowing Claims, and Disability Claims.

Job description

Overview

Locum Employment Lawyer – 3 months + – Full or Part Time – Predominantly Remote Working – £50-£60 per hour Umbrella D.O.E – Home Counties

Position

Position: Locum Employment Lawyer
Organisation: Home Counties based Local Authority
Duration: 3 months with the possibility of extension thereafter
Working Pattern: Full or Part Time hours can be considered
Working Arrangement: Predominantly Remote, with occasional office/court attendance when required
Hourly Rate: £50-£60 per hour Umbrella dependant on experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting a caseload which may include claims relating to Sex discrimination, Race Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal, Constructive Dismissal, Disability Discrimination, Age Discrimination and Redundancy
• Conducting a high standard of Employment work
• 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
• Drafting ET3’s and defending Equal Pay Claims, Whistle Blowing Claims and Disability Claims
• Experience handling matters in relation to the Local Government Pension would be desirable

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience in handling Employment Law matters including Employment Litigation & Employment Tribunals and can demonstrate prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this Locum Employment Lawyer position, you can apply for this role online or contact Connie Ross or Timothea Nash directly via phone or email for further information on:
[e-mail] and [e-mail]
07441916435

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.