Remote Government Employment Lawyer 6+ Month Contract

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day rate £488 per day Umbrella or PAYE

Remote/Hybrid working

Occasional travel to Swindon

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to extend or perm

Job summary

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector seeks an experienced UK Qualified Employment Lawyer (Solicitor/Barrister) for a locum, full-time contract of 6 months or more. The role is remote with occasional travel to Swindon and carries a day rate of £488 Umbrella or PAYE equivalent.

You will handle both contentious and non-contentious Employment Law matters, provide strategic risk-based advice, and support a central government organisation with timely, high-quality guidance across a range of

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious Employment Law.
• Proven ability to assess legal risk and provide clear advice.
• Strategic thinker with strong research capability.
• Understanding of the role of lawyers in a public body.
• Able to work quickly and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex, time-sensitive employment law projects.
• Provide specialist legal and commercial advice across areas.
• Present risk-based legal advice to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with wider team and department.
• Travel as needed for occasional on-site work.
• Support public body objectives with practical solutions.

Skills

Employment Law (contentious & non‑con

Legal judgement

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Public sector context

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector seeks an experienced UK Qualified Employment Lawyer (Solicitor/Barrister) for a locum, full-time contract of 6 months or more. The role is remote with occasional travel to Swindon and carries a day rate of £488 Umbrella or PAYE equivalent.

You will handle both contentious and non-contentious Employment Law matters, provide strategic risk-based advice, and support a central government organisation with timely, high-quality guidance across a range of