Senior Employment Lawyer

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; England; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT is seeking an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Lawyer with a strong Employment Law background. The role involves managing complex caseloads, advising on disciplinary and grievance issues, and handling Employment Tribunal matters.

You will also liaise with ACAS, undertake advocacy, and provide practical legal solutions to stakeholders across the organisation. Applicants should have excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to support

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Lawyer with demonstrable experience in Employment Law.
• Experience handling complex and varied caseloads within employment matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Employment Tribunal cases and advise on disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Liaise with ACAS and deliver practical legal solutions to stakeholders.
• Undertake advocacy and support junior colleagues.
• Develop understanding of governance and local government law as relevant.

Education

Solicitor

Barrister

CILEx Lawyer

Job description

This is a temporary role and the rate is £60.00ph PAYE

The reference number is: 000B 827F / 1

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx Lawyer with demonstrable experience in Employment Law and a strong track record of managing complex and varied caseloads. You will provide expert legal advice across a wide range of employment matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, discrimination claims, restructures, TUPE, recruitment issues and exit strategies.

The role will involve managing Employment Tribunal cases, liaising with ACAS, undertaking advocacy, and delivering practical legal solutions to stakeholders across the organisation. You will possess excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills, be confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and have the ability to support and develop junior colleagues. A strong understanding of local government law, governance and the legislative framework within which local authorities operate will be advantageous, along with a collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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