Employment Lawyer

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    In-house Legal
  • Industry

    Legal
  • Pay

    £45-55/hour

Employment Lawyer (3-Month rolling contract)

Your new company

Join a collaborative legal service supporting a London Borough. As part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services that directly impact public sector transformation and community wellbeing.

Your new role

As an Employment Lawyer, you’ll provide expert legal advice and representation on a wide range of employment matters. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Handling Employment Tribunal cases and advising on TUPE
  • Supporting HR teams and senior officers with complex employment law issues
  • Drafting and negotiating legal documents and settlements
  • Managing a varied caseload with autonomy and professionalism
  • Contributing to the development of legal services across the partnership

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

  • To be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
  • At least 5 years PQE in employment law
  • Public sector or local government experience
  • A history of longer-term placements (6+ months), with at least 10 months in a local authority or public sector setting
  • Strong knowledge of Employment Tribunals and TUPE
  • The ability to attend the office once a week or fortnight, as agreed

What you'll get in return

  • A competitive hourly rate of £45–£55, depending on experience
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • The chance to work on high-impact, meaningful cases
  • A supportive and collaborative legal team environment
  • Opportunities to contribute to public service innovation

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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