Details:
- Salary: £56,000 - 59,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
We are currently recruiting for an Employment Lawyer to join a friendly and supportive legal team in a London Council. The initial contract is for 12 months, with a view to becoming a permanent role.
This is a full-time role and will require office attendance twice per week.
The successful Employment Lawyer will have knowledge of employment law and experience of working in a similar role so they can hit the ground running. Local government or public sector experience is desirable, but not essential.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Representing the Council before the Employment Tribunal (CMHs)
Providing advice on matters such as restructuring, TUPE
Working closely with senior managers and stakeholders on a range of employment law disputes
Providing employment law advice
Handling a caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters (dismissals, discrimination, etc)
Settlement agreementsThis role would be suited to a Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister, who is confident dealing with a mixed Employment caseload. The successful candidate may be required to attend Courts or Tribunals, but can also instruct Counsel, so willingness to attend tribunal is very desirable even at a basic level.
We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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