Senior Employment Lawyer

Spencer Clarke Group Ltd.; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer to manage employment-related legal matters fully remotely. The role involves providing legal advice, representing the Council in tribunals, and drafting contracts and policies. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work on diverse legal issues within the public sector.

Benefits

Access to temporary and permanent opportunities

Free DBS checks

Post Placement Aftercare

Loyalty reward scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in employment law and handling tribunal litigation.
• Experience advising at senior levels in a public sector setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice on all employment law matters.
• Represent the Council in Employment Tribunals and internal hearings.
• Draft and review employment contracts and policies.

Skills

Case Management

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX with a current practising certificate

Job description

Senior Employment Lawyer

Southwest Local Authority
Rate: £50-£55 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract: 3-6 months initially

Fully Remote

A southwest based local authority is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Employment Lawyer to join their Legal Services team. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of employment-related legal matters, including representation at Employment Tribunals, internal dispute resolution, and appeals processes. You will also be required to provide legal advice to officers and members on workplace disputes and disciplinary processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice on all employment law matters.
• Represent the Council in Employment Tribunals, internal hearings, and court as needed.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and internal procedures.
• Other areas you may be required to advise on: unfair dismissals, whistle blowing, discrimination law, redundancy and conduct and capability cases.

Key Requirements

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX with a current practising certificate.
• Substantial experience in employment law and handling tribunal litigation.
• Strong case management and communication skills.
• Experience advising at senior levels in a public sector setting.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

If you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the contact details below:

01772 954200

We also offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Max and remember to include your details as well.

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