Senior Employment Lawyer

Devon County Council | hybrid working | Supportive team

£53,051 - £57,439 + £5500 market supplement

Location: Exeter, Devon

Full and part-time hours considered

Are you an experienced employment lawyer looking for a varied, rewarding role where you can make a real difference?

Devon County Council is seeking a pragmatic, solutions-focused employment lawyer to join its supportive inhouse team. You'll advise on a broad range of employment law matters, working collaboratively with colleagues and clients to deliver clear, practical advice that supports the Council's objectives.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Employment Lawyer:

• Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of employment law matters.
• Advise on complex and sensitive employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinary matters and dismissals.
• Manage employment litigation and represent the Council where required.
• Draft and review employment-related policies, documents and agreements.
• Work closely with HR colleagues and managers to find practical, commercially aware solutions.
• Support the delivery of training and help manage employment law risks.

Required skills and experience of the Senior Employment Lawyer:

• Extensive experience in employment law, including on leading complex employment law matters.
• Experience of advising on organisational change, restructuring, TUPE and employment tribunal matters.
• Qualified and practising solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer, or equivalent legal qualification.

Benefits available for the Senior Employment Lawyer:

• A supportive team and a varied, interesting caseload.
• A pragmatic, collaborative working environment where your advice makes a difference.
• Excellent flexibility, including hybrid working, flexitime and compressed hours.
• Generous annual leave: 31 days (not including statutory bank holiday entitlement).
• An excellent public sector pension scheme.
• Training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Wellbeing support, staff networks and employee discounts, including cycle-to-work schemes.

This is a hybrid working role. Office attendance is required once a week, alongside tribunal hearings and in-person meetings as required.

This is an opportunity to combine high-quality legal work with a genuine sense of purpose, helping protect people's rights and support communities across Devon.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the role of Senior Employment Lawyer, please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester office for more information.

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