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Lawyer - Employment/Tribunal
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Temporary
Location: London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We are delighted to be representing a London-based Local Authority, who are looking to appoint an Employment Solicitor on an initial 3-month temporary contract, with the option to go permanent thereafter.
This position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis, with an office presence needed twice a month and the hourly rate is negotiable based on experience.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Advising on and dealing with all legal matters relating to Employment Law to the Council
Conducting straightforward and complex proceedings including evaluation of evidence, strategic case management advice, case preparation and advocacy, where appropriate
Advising clients on the risks of legal challenges and advising them how to mitigate risk
Representing the Council in meetings with other authorities, government departments and other bodies
Attending committees, panels, working parties and other meetings with councillors and cabinet members
Instructing counsel/external solicitors as necessary, arranging case conferences and attending to counsel at hearings as required
Drafting and assisting on complex decision reports and conducting complex legal work with minimal supervision
Reviewing cabinet and other reports, drafting the recommendations and writing the legal implications, including advising on options available and managing any risk
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive (or equivalent experience)
Strong up-to-date knowledge across a broad range of employment and related law
Working hours:
35 hours per week
Can show flexible hours
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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