Employment Lawyer

b Overview /b p In this role you provide high‑level employment law advice within the Corporate Litigation and Compliance Team. You will handle a varied caseload, including Employment Tribunal claims, contract drafting and reviews, and TUPE matters. You work in a small, collaborative team in a dynamic environment and must prioritise a changing workload. Your work supports the council’s mission to promote equality and fair employment practices. This is a chance to shape employment outcomes in a public sector setting while developing expertise across sensitive cases. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li up to 31 days leave, increasing to 36 /li li flexible working arrangements /li li London Living Wage /li li excellent local government pension /li li Cycle to Work scheme /li li gym and local discounts /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li conduct Employment Tribunal claims and provide strategic advice /li li draft and review employment contracts and related documents /li li advise on employee rights and obligations /li li manage TUPE-related issues /li li provide proactive employment law guidance to internal clients /li li adapt to a rapidly changing environment and prioritise tasks /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister or FILEX) with thorough employment law knowledge /li li relevant experience in the legal profession /li li adaptable and flexible, with strong prioritisation skills /li /ul ul li adaptable /li li flexible /li li prioritisation /li li employment law expertise /li li Employment Tribunal case handling /li li contract drafting and review /li /ul