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ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD seeks an Employment Solicitor/Lawyer in Bournemouth. The role covers the full range of duties within the relevant area of law as part of a supportive legal team.

You will provide high-quality, timely legal advice to officers, members and clients, helping the Legal Services deliver organisational priorities. This is a full-time role on a temporary contract basis.

Experience in employment law is preferred.

Qualifications

• Manage a varied caseload of matters relevant to the post-holder’s area of law.
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice to officers and clients on routine to complex matters.
• Support senior colleagues on more complex or high-risk cases as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law and best practice.
• Contribute to training sessions and updates for officers and clients where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of matters relevant to the post-holder’s area of law.
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice to officers and clients on routine to complex matters.
• Support senior colleagues on more complex or high-risk cases as required.
• Represent the Client in legal proceedings commensurate with the role’s level of responsibility.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law and best practice.
• Contribute to training sessions and updates for officers and clients where appropriate.

Job description

Employment Solicitor/Lawyer needed in Bournemouth, £40ph PAYE - Reference: 5304353

The successful candidate will undertake the full range of duties associated with the role and work as part of a supportive and experienced legal team.

To provide high‑quality, timely and accurate legal advice and support to officers, members and clients, ensuring that Legal Services contributes effectively to the delivery of organisational priorities.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of matters relevant to the post-holder’s area of law.
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice to officers and clients on routine to complex matters.
• Support senior colleagues on more complex or high‑risk cases as required.
• Manage a busy caseload
• Represent the Client in legal proceedings commensurate with the role’s level of responsibility.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law and best practice
• Contribute to training sessions and updates for officers and clients where appropriate.

This is afull time role on atemporary contract basis

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.