Employment Lawyer - Service Care Solutions - Legal : Job Details

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 LawyerLOCATION: South LondonCONTRACT: 6 months, 35 hours per weekRATE: £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 , or email . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.