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Locum Employment Lawyer
Posted Today by Sellick Partnership
£55 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The role of Locum Employment Lawyer involves joining a London Authority's legal team to manage a diverse caseload, including harassment, whistleblowing, and tribunal work. The position offers flexible working arrangements and is initially a 3-month locum contract with potential for extension. Candidates are expected to have a current practicing certificate and be ready to contribute effectively from the start. Both full-time and part-time options are available, with some in-office attendance required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a busy and varied caseload including harassment and bullying, whistleblowing, and settlement agreements.
- Handle matters related to trades unions and industrial action, TUPE, and tribunal work.
- Attend the London office once per week, with flexibility for remote candidates.
- Provide legal advice and support to clients within the authority.
Key Skills:
- Qualified lawyer with a current practicing certificate (Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx).
- Experience in employment law and handling tribunal cases.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary (Rate): £55 per hour
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Detailed Description From Employer:
Locum Employment Lawyer
London Authority
Flexible working arrangements available
£45 - £55 per hour Umbrella (dependant on experience)
Sellick Partnership are delighted to be recruiting to an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a well-regarded team at a London Authority.
Our client is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer who is able to join their friendly team on short notice and hit the ground running. Our client is happy to consider both full-time and part-time working arrangements for this position, and there is flexibility on the working arrangement.
The successful Employment Advisor will be expected to carry a busy and varied caseload, which will involve matters such as:
- Harassment and bullying
- Whistleblowing
- Settlement agreements
- Trades unions and industrial action
- TUPE
- Tribunal work
This position is a locum contract that will initially be for 3 months but could be quite long term. The successful Employment Lawyer will ideally be able to attend their London office once per week but candidates who can not get to London are still encouraged to apply (the tribunals are necessary). Our client is seeking a qualified lawyer with a current practicing certificate (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx).
If you have the necessary skills, experience and ambition for this role please apply now via this advert. Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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