Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 58,000 - Annum
- Location: Chelmsford Essex
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Employment Litigation Lawyer
A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Lawyer to join its in-house Legal Services team. This newly created role will provide specialist employment law expertise, managing Employment Tribunal claims, ACAS matters, and complex workforce legal issues.
The post holder will provide strategic legal advice, strengthen internal capability, reduce reliance on external providers, and support effective risk management across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to conclusion, including pleadings, evidence, witness statements, hearings, and settlements.
Represent the organisation in Employment Tribunals, ACAS proceedings, mediations, and related negotiations.
Provide expert advice on litigation strategy, case merits, settlement decisions, and legal risk.
Advise senior leaders and HR on complex and sensitive employment matters.
Analyse litigation trends and outcomes to support organisational learning and preventative action.
Support the development of employment policies, guidance, and workforce practices in line with legislation and case law.
Deliver briefings and knowledge-sharing sessions to build internal capability.
Essential Criteria
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate.
Significant experience managing Employment Tribunal litigation.
Strong knowledge of employment law, case law, ACAS processes, and tribunal procedure.
Experience advising senior stakeholders on complex employment matters.
Strong communication, judgement, and risk assessment skills.
Benefits
Pension Scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Flexible working options.
Health and wellbeing support.
Career development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
Cycle-to-work scheme and salary sacrifice benefits.
Employee discounts and offers through staff sports and wellbeing schemes.
On-site gym facilities and subsidised sports activities.
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
Additional Notes:
Location Disclosure: Please mention your location in your CV. Applications without location details may experience delays in processing.
Eligibility: Only applicants with UK residency and full visa status will be considered. Applications from those outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you plan to relocate, please mention this in your CV or cover letter