Employment Lawyer

Locum Employment Lawyer – Central London-Based Local Authority – Hybrid or Remote Working – £45-£50 per hour Umbrella – 3 Months+

Venn Group is currently partnering with a respected local authority in London to recruit a Locum Employment Lawyer on a temporary basis.

Details:

• Job Title: Employment Lawyer
• Hourly Rate: £45–£50 per hour Umbrella
• Length of Contract: 3 months initially, with strong potential for extension
• Working Pattern: Full time, 35 hours
• Location: London
• Hybrid Working: Once per week in-office

Duties/Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will join a supportive legal team and manage a busy caseload of employment law matters, likely to include:

• Providing expert advice and support on a wide range of employment law issues.
• Handling employment tribunal claims and related litigation.
• Drafting legal documents, policies, and advising on HR matters.
• Liaising with client departments and ensuring compliance with relevant employment legislation and caselaw.

Preferred Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 5 years PQE in employment law.
• Strong background in employment law, ideally within a local government or public sector setting.
• Demonstrable history of consistent longer-term placements (over six months per placement), with at least 10 months recent experience working for a local authority or other public sector organisation.
• Ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision.

If you are interested in this Employment Lawyer role with a London-based local authority, please contact the London office on , or email your CV to and a member of our team will get back to you.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Employment Lawyer – Central London-Based Local Authority – Hybrid or Remote Working – £45-£50 per hour Umbrella – 3 Months+