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We are delighted to be representing University, based in London, who are looking to appoint an Employment Solicitor on a 6-month temporary contract, with a view to go permanent thereafter.
This position is due to start immediately on a part time basis, with an office presence needed once a week and the hourly rate is negotiable based on experience.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Providing advice on employment and related law which could include: recruitment; employment contracts; disciplinaries and grievances; harassment and bullying; long-term absences; reasonable adjustments; whistleblowing; reward and recognition; statutory consultation, redundancy and dismissal; settlement agreements; trades unions and industrial action; and TUPE
- Advising and supporting individuals conducting hearings and investigations under the Universities policies and procedures
- Helping to assess whether matters need to be referred to external lawyers and working collaboratively with external solicitors and counsel
- Managing case work in Employment Tribunals and Courts, helping draft submissions and preparing employees giving evidence
- Advising on HR policies and processes, providing guidance and training to POD and the wider University around employment law issues such as disciplinaries and grievances, long-term absences, etc. to ensure consistency and help implement best practice;
- Contributing to the development of the Legal Services team, training and mentoring junior colleagues, assisting in building precedent banks and knowledge materials
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
- Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive (or equivalent experience)
- Recent experience working with Higher Education or public or third sector organisations
- Strong up-to-date knowledge across a broad range of employment and related law
Working hours:
- 21 hours per week
- No working set days
- 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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