Rate: £50.00+ per hour (DOE)
Contract Type: Locum - Full or Part-Time Hours Available
Client: Local Authorities (various UK locations)

Overview:

We are working with several local authorities seeking experienced Employment Lawyers to support their in-house legal teams. This role offers complete flexibility with fully remote working and a competitive hourly rate.

Key Responsibilities:

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Advise on a wide range of employment law issues, including misconduct, grievance, redundancy, TUPE, and discrimination matters.

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Handle contentious and non-contentious employment matters for the authority.

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Prepare and present cases at internal hearings and Employment Tribunals.

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Draft and review contracts, policies, and procedures in line with current legislation.

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Support HR teams with legal risk assessments and ongoing workforce changes.

Requirements:

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Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive.

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Extensive experience in employment law, ideally within the public sector.

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Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law.

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Ability to manage a caseload independently.

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Experience representing clients at Employment Tribunal is desirable