Senior Employment Lawyer (Contract) | Lambeth

Essential Employment; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 56 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Essential Employment is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer for a temporary contract in Lambeth. The role involves handling a varied caseload, providing high-quality employment law advice, drafting pleadings, and preparing for court and tribunal hearings.

The successful candidate will engage with senior officers, client departments, and external Counsel while supporting recruitment-related legal work and keeping accurate case records.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with substantial employment law experience.
• Proficient in drafting pleadings and other court documents.
• Experience representing clients in courts and tribunals.

Responsabilités

• Manage a varied caseload independently.
• Provide high-quality legal advice across employment matters.
• Draft pleadings and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and attend court or tribunal hearings.
• Coordinate with senior officers, departments and external Counsel.
• Support recruitment-related legal work and maintain case records.
• Meet deadlines and supervise junior colleagues where appropriate.

Connaissances

Employment law expertise

Legal drafting

Court appearances

Stakeholder management

Formation

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Exposure to employment matters

Description du poste

Essential Employment is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer for a temporary contract in Lambeth. The role involves handling a varied caseload, providing high-quality employment law advice, drafting pleadings, and preparing for court and tribunal hearings.

The successful candidate will engage with senior officers, client departments, and external Counsel while supporting recruitment-related legal work and keeping accurate case records.