Public Sector Employment Solicitor (Locum) – Hybrid

Sellick Partnership; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting an Employment Lawyer to join a large local authority in the North West on a locum basis for an initial 3-6 months, with potential extension.

The role covers a full range of public sector employment matters, including non-contentious work, TUPE, contracts, disciplinary processes, and HR policies. The successful solicitor should be comfortable appearing at tribunals and courts when required, with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment law within the public sector or private practice with relevant public sector exposure.
• Ability to handle a mixed caseload with limited supervision and to attend Courts/Tribunals as needed.
• Strong drafting skills for contracts, policies, and HR-related documents.

Responsibilities

• Advise on non-contentious and contentious employment matters including TUPE, pensions, contracts, and HR policies.
• Draft and interpret a wide range of employment agreements and documents.
• Liaise with external solicitors and represent the authority at Employment Tribunals when required.

Skills

Employment law

Public sector experience

Court/Tribunal representation

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting an Employment Lawyer to join a large local authority in the North West on a locum basis for an initial 3-6 months, with potential extension.

The role covers a full range of public sector employment matters, including non-contentious work, TUPE, contracts, disciplinary processes, and HR policies. The successful solicitor should be comfortable appearing at tribunals and courts when required, with hybrid working arrangements.