At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice and representation to public sector clients on employment matters.
- Company: Join a reputable firm known for its inclusive culture and commitment to client service.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with monthly office attendance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the public sector while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or barrister with strong experience in employment law.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 £ per year.
Job Description Employment Lawyer
Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting an experienced Employment Lawyer on behalf of one of our long-standing clients.
You will provide high-quality legal advice and representation to public sector clients, including local authorities and schools.
Duties will include
- Providing specialist, practical and commercially focused advice on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
- Managing a varied and complex caseload, including Employment Tribunal claims and wider litigation.
- Undertaking advocacy and representing clients in tribunals, negotiations and meetings.
- Advising senior officers, elected members, committees and schools where required.
- Conducting legal research and providing clear, well-reasoned advice on complex issues.
- Managing risk, instructing external counsel/solicitors where appropriate and ensuring effective case progression.
- Delivering legal briefings and training to clients and contributing to service development.
Person specification:
We are looking for a qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with appropriate litigation and advocacy rights with strong experience within employment law.
Experience of working within a local authority or other public sector environment would be advantageous.
This is a hybrid working role with office attendance once a month
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester office for more information.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV.
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Employment Lawyer in Lowestoft employer: Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector
Sellick Partnership is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and promotes employee growth. With the flexibility of remote working and opportunities for both part-time and full-time roles, this position allows you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to meaningful civil and housing litigation matters within a well-established local authority.
Contact Details:
Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector Recruitment Team
