Senior Employment Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer to join a dynamic and flexible legal services team. This role offers the chance to provide expert legal advice on various employment law matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and managing Employment Tribunal cases. With a hybrid working model and a focus on employee well-being, this position promises a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are a qualified legal professional with a passion for employment law, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a local authority.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Hybrid working arrangements

Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping)

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive with substantial experience in employment law.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions-focused advice on employment law matters to the Council.
• Manage Employment Tribunal cases on behalf of the Council.
• Advise on disciplinary actions, grievances, and restructures.

Skills

Employment Law

Disciplinary Action

Grievances

Discrimination Law

Whistleblowing

TUPE

Exit Strategies

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive

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About the Senior Employment Lawyer position:

Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be assisting a Local Authority in Surrey, who are looking to recruit a Senior Employment Lawyer on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, cohesive and flexible legal services team.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with office attendance generally expected twice per week, as required.

Responsibilities of the Senior Employment Lawyer will include:

• Providing solutions focused advice on Employment law matters to the Council, schools and Fire and Rescue service
• Providing advice on a range of matters, which may include disciplinary action, grievances, discrimination, whistleblowing, recruitment, restructures, TUPE and exit strategies
• Managing Employment Tribunal cases on behalf of the Council
• Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council

Experience required for the Senior Employment Lawyer position:

• Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive
• Substantial experience within employment law
• Experience of both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters

Benefits that come with the Senior Employment Lawyer role include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements available
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more

How to apply for the Senior Employment Lawyer role:

For more information or to apply for the Senior Employment Lawyer role, please contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised and thus you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Government Administration

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