Public Sector Employment Lawyer — 6-Month Council Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a 6-month contract with a local authority in Hackney, United Kingdom. The role involves managing a caseload of employment law matters and providing clear, practical legal advice to Council clients.

You will advocate in courts and tribunals, draft legal documents, and keep case records up to date while collaborating with internal departments and external professionals. A solicitor or equivalent qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with admission to practice in England & Wales.
• Experience handling employment law matters for councils or public sector.
• Strong advocacy in courts and tribunals.
• Able to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Experience using case management systems and meeting chargeable hours targets.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive working practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of routine and complex employment law matters.
• Provide clear, accurate legal advice to Council services and stakeholders.
• Undertake advocacy in courts, tribunals, and hearings.
• Draft legal documents, reports, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Research, analyse, and interpret legislation, case law, and legal developments.
• Deliver legal briefings, seminars, and training sessions to clients and colleagues.
• Maintain files and case records in accordance with professional and practice management standards.
• Use case management systems effectively and achieve required chargeable hours targets.
• Participate in client meetings, committee meetings, and external meetings as required.
• Build effective working relationships with internal departments, external legal professionals, courts, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, governance, confidentiality, and professional conduct requirements.
• Support continuous improvement, modernisation, and delivery of high-quality legal services.
• Supervise junior staff where required.
• Keep up to date with developments in employment law and local government practice.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role and grade as required.

Skills

Advocacy skills

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Written and verbal communication

Independence & teamwork

Time management

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister (England & Wales), or ILEx Fellow

Tools

Case management systems

Law practice software

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a 6-month contract with a local authority in Hackney, United Kingdom. The role involves managing a caseload of employment law matters and providing clear, practical legal advice to Council clients.

You will advocate in courts and tribunals, draft legal documents, and keep case records up to date while collaborating with internal departments and external professionals. A solicitor or equivalent qualification is required.