Locum Employment Lawyer

Venn Group; Wales; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Local Authority in Wales is seeking a Locum Employment Lawyer for a remote working role, offering flexible hours and an umbrella rate of £55 per hour. This position is ideal for a qualified professional experienced in Employment Law, providing crucial legal support and advice. The role may involve handling complex legal cases, ensuring compliance with employment regulations, and fostering strong working relationships with senior management.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister with previous Employment Law experience.
• Ability to conduct both contentious and non-contentious employment work.
• Strong client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Employment Law work and provide advice to Senior Managers on legal issues.
• Handle complex cases including claims related to discrimination and unfair dismissal.
• Maintain good client relationships while managing a caseload.

Skills

Employment Law

TUPE Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister

Job description

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

A new opportunity has arisen for a Locum Employment Lawyerto join a reputableLocal Authority in Wales.

This assignment is offered on a full orpart time basisfor an initial duration ofthree months, subject to potential extension thereafter. 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 qualifiedSolicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with previous Employment Law experienceto become a part of a well-established local authority.

Daily duties may include:

• Conducting a high standard of Employment work and have 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
• Havinga very good client working relationship, with the ability to pick up complex work
• Undertaking both contentious and non-contentious employment respondent work
• Conducting a caseload which may include claims relating 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 for this role online or contactCharlotte FoleyorMichael Attwoodvia phone or email for further information.

07441 916389 –[e-mail]

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