Principal Employment Lawyer

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION; London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization in London seeks an experienced Principal Employment Lawyer to provide legal advisory services related to employment law, represent the organization in tribunals, and draft employment policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong advocacy skills and extensive experience in employment law. The role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Market Forces Supplement

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working with a hybrid model

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Access to staff benefits and discounts

Volunteering leave – up to 2 paid days annually

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in employment law and tribunal advocacy.
• Strong ability to manage complex caseloads and deliver high-quality legal solutions.
• Knowledge of the Equality Act and commitment to equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment law, data protection, health and safety, and pensions.
• Represent the Corporation in Employment Tribunals and civil courts.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and handbooks.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Tribunal advocacy

Communication skills

Strategic decision-making

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary: £57,240 - £64,610 per annum inclusive of all allowances

Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Full-Time, Permanent
Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments:Job Information Pack

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Employment Lawyer to join the Comptroller and City Solicitor’s Department at the City of London Corporation. This is a pivotal role that supports the delivery of high-quality legal services across a wide range of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious.

You will be advising internal departments and external clients, representing the organisation in Employment Tribunals, drafting employment policies and contracts, and delivering training on employment-related legal topics. You will also play a key part in ensuring our legal services remain compliant, effective, and aligned with organisational goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide clear and strategic legal advice on employment law, data protection, health and safety, and pensions.
• Represent the Corporation and external clients in Employment Tribunals and civil courts.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and handbooks.
• Prepare reports for committees and attend meetings as required.
• Assist with the development of new external business.
• Stay up to date on legislative changes in employment law.
• Support and guide junior staff when necessary

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in employment law and tribunal advocacy.
• Strong communication and strategic decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and deliver high-quality legal solutions.
• A collaborative team player with excellent stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of the Equality Act and a commitment to equal opportunities.
• Comfortable using MS Office and delivering legal training sessions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with additional Market Forces Supplement Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increases based on service)
• Flexible working with a hybrid model (minimum in-office requirements apply)
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Access to staff benefits and discounts.
• Volunteering leave – up to 2 paid days annually.

Ready to Apply?

Be part of a high-performing legal team in a unique organisation at the heart of London. Apply now and make a meaningful impact.

Salary: £57,240 - £64,610 per annum inclusive of all allowances. In addition, this post also attracts a Market Forces Supplement of up to £10,560 per annum. The Market Forces Supplement is discretionary and may be withdrawn, reduced or increased during the future.

Interview date: W/C 15 September 2025.

Closing date: 12 Noon, 26 August 2025.

To apply online please click theApplyonline button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference numberOCOM749if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guidehere.

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.