Locum Employment Lawyer

Locum Employment Lawyer

Local Authority

Remote

Short-term Contract

Rate - Dependent on Experience

I am currently working with a well established Local Authority seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their legal team on a short-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an interim lawyer looking for an assignment within local government on a fast short-term basis. You'll join a 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.
• Focused advice on the full spectrum of employment law issues to the Council and external clients such as schools.
• Advising on TUPE, redundancy, restructuring and organisational change.
• Delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to internal clients.
• Participate in projects relating to corporate, interdivisional or interdepartmental work as may be required.

Candidate Requirements

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

Contract Details

• Short-term
• Competitive rates
• Full-time or part-time considered.

If you're an Employment Lawyer looking for your next interim local government opportunity, I would be keen to hear from you. Please contact Keah Parke in our Manchester office for more information.