Employment Solicitor

Employment Lawyer | Local Authority | Remote | 3-6 Month Contract+

We're currently working with a well established Local Authority seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their legal team on an initial 3-6 month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for an interim lawyer looking for a fully remote assignment within local government. You'll join a busy, supportive legal team, advising on a varied employment law caseload and working closely with HR and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a full employment law caseload from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance, capability and dismissal matters.
• Advising on TUPE, redundancy, restructuring and organisational change.
• Providing advice on discrimination, equality and whistleblowing matters.
• Delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to internal clients.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Demonstrable employment law experience.
• Previous experience in Local Authority or the wider public sector is highly desirable.
• Available to start at short notice is advantageous.

Contract Details

• Initial 3-6 month contract
• Strong likelihood of extension
• 100% remote working
• Full-time preferred, with flexibility considered.

If you're an experienced Employment Lawyer looking for your next interim local government opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you. Please contact Natelie Delaney in our Manchester office for more information.