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Locum Employment Lawyer
CR/007534_1787053183
Posted: 18/08/2026
- £50 - £55 per hour
- East of England
- Locum
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
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.
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Keah Parke
Trainee Recruitment Consultant