Employment Solicitor

Summary: The role of Employment Solicitor involves providing comprehensive legal advice on a variety of employment matters for a public sector organization on a remote basis. The position is expected to last between 3 to 6 months and requires expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment issues. Candidates with local authority experience are preferred, but those from private practice backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice on a range of non-contentious and contentious employment matters including TUPE, pensions, employment contracts, termination issues, disciplinary & grievance procedures, severance, compromise agreements, policies & HR procedures, staff handbooks, redundancies, dismissals, breach of contract claims, maternity & sick pay issues, discrimination issues, health and safety, and Employment Tribunals.
• Negotiate, draft, and interpret a wide variety of employment and employment-related agreements and documents.
• Work with external solicitors in relation to Employment Tribunals, providing assistance and advice as necessary.

Key Skills:

• Experience in employment law, particularly in non-contentious and contentious matters.
• Ability to draft and interpret employment agreements and documents.
• Experience working with Employment Tribunals.
• Local authority experience is desirable.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Salary (Rate): £55

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal