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Employment Lawyer

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Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • My client, a Government Body, is seeking to hire an Employer Lawyer on a permanent basis.
  • The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal advice within the Employment Section and build strong relationships with partners.
  • Candidates must have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and be proficient in handling a full caseload of employment law matters.
  • The salary for this position is £55,000 per annum, along with benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days on-site in Essex, and experience in the public or non-profit sector is preferred.

My Client is a Government Body and they are looking to hire a Employer Lawyer on a permanent basis.

The Role

The successful post holder will be responsible for the delivery of all aspects of legal advice within the Employment Section, where you will be expected to build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

This position will be fast-paced and it is therefore imperative you are proficient in handling a full caseload consisting of both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters including, but not limited to, the following matters:

  • Discrimination claims
  • Unfair dismissal
  • TUPE
  • Settlement Agreements and early conciliation via ACAS
  • Restructures and redundancies
  • Trade union provisions
  • Pensions experience desirable although not essential.

Experience you will bring

  • Qualified solicitor/barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
  • 2 years PQE
  • Experience of a full range of employment law matters including but not limited to dealing with employment tribunals, unfair dismissal claims, discrimination matters, disciplinary and grievances, capability issues, and TUPE.
  • Commercial awareness with sufficient professional credibility to maintain the existing client base.

Details

  • Salary - £55,000 per annum + benefits, including Local; Government Pension Scheme
  • Start date - TBC
  • Hybrid (2-3 days on site)
  • Location: Essex
  • More benefits will be discussed with successful applications
  • Experience working in the public or non-profit sector is preferred

*Please apply to be considered and due to volume I will only be able to respond to successful applicants*

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.