3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join a local authority's legal team on a temporary basis.
• This position involves providing high-level legal advice and assistance across Employment, Education, Equality, and Information Law, supporting both complex casework and day-to-day legal queries.
• The successful candidate will work within a collaborative and dynamic team environment, contributing to decision-making processes, representing the organisation in tribunals, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Deliver specialist legal advice on matters relating to Employment Law, Education Law, Equality, and Information/Data Protection Law.
• Manage and progress a busy caseload of complex legal matters, particularly employment litigation, TUPE, and HR-related disputes.
• Undertake advocacy in Employment Tribunals and other relevant forums.
• Draft and review legal documents, policies, and procedures to ensure legal compliance and reflect best practice.
• Contribute to the preparation of committee reports and attend committee meetings where necessary.
• Provide legal support in response to corporate complaints and member enquiries.
• Deliver internal legal training and briefings to staff and departments on legislative developments.
• Support and contribute to the ongoing improvement of legal services, including process and policy development.
• Ensure all work meets performance targets, including chargeable hours and quality standards.
• Use case management and IT systems to maintain accurate records and ensure legal compliance, including under the Data Protection Act (GDPR).
• Participate in wider corporate legal matters or projects as required, including offering cover for colleagues.
Skills/Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification legal experience, or exceptional experience of shorter duration.
• Proven experience handling complex employment law issues (minimum 6 months), including TUPE, tribunal advocacy, and advising on HR policies.
• Thorough knowledge of Employment Law, Equality Law, and familiarity with Education Law and Information Law.
• Experience preparing cases for and appearing at Employment Tribunals.
• Strong legal drafting, advocacy, and policy advisory skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
• Ability to manage complex casework independently and contribute to team success.
• Confident in delivering proactive legal advice to internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience advising within the public sector or local government legal services.
• Familiarity with public sector governance frameworks and corporate complaints processes.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and assist in team training.
Additional Information:
• Full-time role: 35 hours/week.
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (England or comparable jurisdiction).
• Location: Hybrid – desk-based role with one day per week in office (Greater London).
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