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Employment Lawyer

CR/002108_1732126567
  • £50 - £55 per hour
  • South East England
  • Contract/Interim
  • Legal, Local Government & Public Sector

Employment Lawyer

3 Months+

Remote Working

Our client, a Local Authority based in the Home Counties, is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join their legal services team on a locum basis, pending permanent recruitment.

This role can be offered on a fully remote working basis, with attendance required only for an IT induction on the first day.

Responsibilities of the Employment Lawyer:

The successful Employment Lawyer will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include;

  • Providing advice on employment law matters to the Council, Fire and Rescue Service and schools
  • Working with HR in order to provide practical support and advice on a wide range of matters including disciplinary action, grievances, discrimination, whistleblowing, recruitment matters, restructures, TUPE and exit strategies
  • Managing Employment Tribunal cases on behalf of the Council and liaising with ACAS in relation to conciliation

Experience required for the Employment Lawyer:

Our client is seeking a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with previous experience in employment law. Previous experience gained within Local Government would be advantageous.

How to apply for the Employment Lawyer role:

For more information or to apply for the Employment Lawyer role, please contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Laura Smith Business Manager

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