Employment Lawyer

Job description
Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking an Employment Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details regarding this role.

ROLE: Employment Lawyer

LOCATION: South London

CONTRACT: 6 months, 35 hours per week

RATE: £45.00 to £50.00 per hour LTD (DOE, PQE and interview performance)

Please note that this role would require office attendance 1 or 2 days per week.

The Role

Provide comprehensive legal advice on employment law matters.

Represent clients in disputes concerning employment issues.

Conduct thorough legal research and analysis related to employment law.

Draft and review contracts, policies, and employment-related documents.

Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders within the local government and public sectors.

Ensure compliance with current legislation and best practices in employment law.The Person

Must be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with relevant employment law experience.

A proven track record of at least 5 years PQE specifically in employment work.

Previous experience working within local government or the public sector is highly desirable.

Demonstrated history of successful longer-term placements (minimum of six months) supporting clients.

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.If this Employment Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250 Read more