Senior Employment Lawyer – Public Sector (Hybrid)

NW Legal Consortium

Preston

Hybrid

GBP 56,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Financial and travel benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Principal Employment Lawyer in Preston to provide expert Employment Law advice and representation for the Council. You will act as a senior legal adviser, shaping decisions and supporting strategic workforce projects.

Requirements include an honours degree and admitted Solicitor or Barrister status (England and Wales) with a current practising certificate; prior Local Authority experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Honours degree in a relevant discipline; admitted Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales) with current practising certificate.
Extensive experience in Employment Law across Local Authorities or public sector.
Experience advising on Employment Tribunal matters and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

Provide expert Employment Law advice and representation for the Council.
Advise, influence and shape decisions at senior levels to support strategic priorities.
Work with trade unions, ACAS and external advisers to ensure robust governance.
Support transformation projects and workforce initiatives within the service area.
Ensure lawful and robust decision-making across the Council.

Skills

Employment Law

Local Authority advice

Tribunal & Disputes

Education

Honours degree

Job description

Requirements include an honours degree and admitted Solicitor or Barrister status (England and Wales) with a current practising certificate; prior Local Authority experience is preferred.

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