Employment Lawyer

Overview

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.

Pay / Benefits

• up to 31 days leave, increasing to 36
• flexible working arrangements
• London Living Wage
• excellent local government pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• gym and local discounts

Responsibilities

• conduct Employment Tribunal claims and provide strategic advice
• draft and review employment contracts and related documents
• advise on employee rights and obligations
• manage TUPE-related issues
• provide proactive employment law guidance to internal clients
• adapt to a rapidly changing environment and prioritise tasks

Key requirements

• qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister or FILEX) with thorough employment law knowledge
• relevant experience in the legal profession
• adaptable and flexible, with strong prioritisation skills

• adaptable
• flexible
• prioritisation
• employment law expertise
• Employment Tribunal case handling
• contract drafting and review

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