Lawyer or Senior Lawyer role in the Employment team of HB Public Law, the shared legal service run from Harrow Council. The work is a full caseload of employment tribunal claims and general employment advice, covering disciplinary, grievance, restructures and TUPE, with tribunal attendance and advice to schools. Matters may span four authorities across a shared service, with hybrid working of around two office days a week. Litigation practising rights are required, with experienced employment and tribunal work; less experienced candidates may be considered.
What the job involves
- Carry a full caseload of employment tribunal claims
- Advise on general employment matters
- Advise on disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Advise on restructures and TUPE
- Attend employment tribunals
- Advise schools
- Take on education law work where available
- Support and mentor junior colleagues
- Contribute to training initiatives
- Help develop best practice across the team
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)
Registration & licences
- Litigation practising rights
Experience
- Experience of employment law and tribunals
Skills & knowledge
- Able to manage own caseload and prioritise competing demands
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent client care skills
Other
- Motivated, collaborative and committed to high-quality legal services
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Learning and development, including career progression
- Cycle Scheme
- Green Car Benefit Scheme
- Civil Service Sports Council membership
- Staff discounts
- Wellbeing support initiatives
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
