Senior Employment Lawyer – Hybrid, Flexible Hours, Generous Leave

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexitime

Compressed hours

31 days leave

Public sector pension

Training & career progression

Wellbeing support

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is recruiting an experienced Senior Employment Lawyer to join a respected local authority client in the Devon area. The role offers a broad range of work, practical flexibility and a pragmatic approach to employment law, with close collaboration with HR and managers to provide clear, commercial advice.

The position supports flexible, hybrid working with weekly office attendance, extensive annual leave, an excellent pension and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in employment law including leading complex matters.
• Experience advising on organisational change, restructuring, TUPE and tribunal matters.
• Qualified and practising solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of employment law matters.
• Advise on grievances, disciplinary matters and dismissals.
• Manage employment litigation and represent the Council when required.
• Draft and review employment-related policies, documents and agreements.
• Work closely with HR colleagues and managers to find practical, commercially aware solutions.
• Support the delivery of training and help manage employment law risks.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Advice to HR/management

Litigation management

Organisational change & TUPE

Education

Qualified solicitor / barrister / CILEX or equivalent

Job description

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is recruiting an experienced Senior Employment Lawyer to join a respected local authority client in the Devon area. The role offers a broad range of work, practical flexibility and a pragmatic approach to employment law, with close collaboration with HR and managers to provide clear, commercial advice.

The position supports flexible, hybrid working with weekly office attendance, extensive annual leave, an excellent pension and ongoing professional development