Your new company

A public sector shared legal service operating across North West London and the Home Counties is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an initial 3‑month rolling contract, with an immediate start desired.

Your new role

You will join a team of specialist lawyers, providing comprehensive employment law advice and support to the council. Working closely with Team Leaders and Service Managers, you will manage a varied and complex caseload while contributing to the ongoing development of the wider legal practice.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising and having conduct of employment law matters, including contentious and non-contentious work

• Providing clear, practical, and politically sensitive advice to officers and elected members, including in formal and public forums

• Representation at meetings, hearings, and courts as required
  
  This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable working autonomously while contributing to a collegiate legal team.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial experience in employment law and a demonstrable track record of managing complex cases. Experience within a local authority or wider public sector setting is highly desirable.

You will also bring:

• Strong technical expertise in employment law

• The ability to manage a busy caseload to high professional standards

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Confidence advising in politically sensitive environments

• Advocacy experience (desirable but not essential)

What you'll get in return

• Up to £55 per hour (umbrella rate)

• Hybrid working arrangement based in North West London

• Exposure to a broad and varied public sector employment caseload

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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