Employment Lawyer

Job DescriptionEmployment LawyerService Care Legal are currently working alongside a thriving local authority, based in South Wales, which is in need of an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their Litigation team. As an Employment Lawyer, you will be responsible for providing legal advice in relation to Employment Law, policy, governance, conducting litigation, and appearing as an advocate for the Council in Court and at tribunals (including the ET).ROLE: Employment Lawyer – local authorityRATE: £45-£50phLOCATION: South Wales – remote workingCONTRACT LENGTH: 3 month rollingKey ResponsibilitiesHandle you own Employment law caseload from start to completionDeal with matters in relation to Employment Law, policy, governance and conducting litigationWork independently and as part of the wider litigation teamAssisting more junior members of the team when requiredRequirementsQualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with experience in Employment LawIdeally someone who has worked for a local authority within an Employment/Litigation legal teamAbility to work independently and as part of a teamBenefitsWeekly payFlexible working hoursRemote workingProfessional development and training