Senior Employment Lawyer – Local Government Impact

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a Senior Lawyer (Employment) to join our Law and Governance service in Northampton. You will provide expert employment law advice, support leadership teams and HR colleagues, and help navigate complex employment matters with confidence.

The role offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and a strong focus on wellbeing and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Solicitor with strong employment law experience.
• Experience representing clients in tribunals.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert employment law advice to the Council and leadership teams.
• Represent clients in tribunals and hearings as required.
• Support HR colleagues with complex and sensitive employment matters.
• Contribute to service improvement and delivery of high-quality legal services.

Job description

West Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a Senior Lawyer (Employment) to join our Law and Governance service in Northampton. You will provide expert employment law advice, support leadership teams and HR colleagues, and help navigate complex employment matters with confidence.

The role offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and a strong focus on wellbeing and service improvement.