Locum Employment Solicitor
Locum Employment Solicitor
3 month initial contract (likely long-term)
Fully remote working
£55-60 per hour umbrella
Full-time preferred (part-time considered)
Panoramic Associates are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in the South East who are looking for a Locum Employment Solicitor to join their team on an initial 3 month contract, with a strong likelihood of a longer-term requirement.
The successful candidate will work fully remotely and provide specialist Employment Law advice to the local authority, as well as schools and other linked organisations.
The role will involve advising on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious Employment matters, working closely with HR colleagues and senior stakeholders to provide practical, solutions-focused legal advice. You will manage Employment Tribunal claims, support negotiations and conciliation processes, and provide representation where required.
The successful candidate will also contribute to training sessions, provide legal updates and build strong working relationships across the organisation.
Essential criteria:
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation rights.
- Recent experience of working within a Local Authority or public sector setting advising on Employment Law matters.
- Strong knowledge of both contentious and non-contentious employment issues including disciplinary, grievance, discrimination, TUPE and restructuring matters.
- Experience managing Employment Tribunal litigation.
- Ability to work independently and provide clear, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders.
To discuss the role and day-to-day duties in more detail, please click apply and/or contact Lauren Watts on 07418 379 714 or email [email protected].