Employment Lawyer
Posted 1 week ago by Spencer Clarke Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
London, UK
Summary: The role of Employment Lawyer involves providing expert legal advice and representation on various employment law matters for the London Borough Council. The position requires managing tribunal cases, offering policy advice, and supporting organizational changes while ensuring cost-effective legal services. The contract is for 3-6 months with the possibility of extension, and remote working is available. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in employment law and strong advocacy skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on all aspects of employment law, including policy development, TUPE, redundancy, and disciplinary matters.
- Manage tribunal claims from pre-action through to final hearing, including advocacy.
- Draft pleadings, legal correspondence, and reports for Committees or senior management.
- Work closely with HR, senior officers, and external partners to resolve complex employment matters.
Key Skills:
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with a current practising certificate.
- Minimum of 2-5 years' post-qualification experience in employment law.
- Strong advocacy skills with experience representing clients at hearings or tribunals.
- Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
Salary (Rate): £55.00 Hourly
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Employment Lawyer
London Borough Council
Contract: 3-6 months - likely to be extended Rate: 45- 55 per hour - Negotiable DOE Remote Working
We are looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our Legal Services team and provide high-quality advice and representation on a wide range of employment law matters. As an Employment Lawyer, you will deliver cost-effective, expert legal services to officers, committees, and Members. You will work on tribunal cases, employment disputes, policy advice, and support organisational change programmes, directly influencing how the Council delivers services and manages its workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on all aspects of employment law, including policy development, TUPE, redundancy, and disciplinary matters.
- Manage tribunal claims from pre-action through to final hearing, including advocacy.
- Draft pleadings, legal correspondence, and reports for Committees or senior management.
- Work closely with HR, senior officers, and external partners to resolve complex employment matters
Key Responsibilities
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with a current practising certificate.
- Minimum of 2-5 years' post-qualification experience in employment law.
- Strong advocacy skills with experience representing clients at hearings or tribunals.
- Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
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