Locum Employment Solicitor
Large Local Authority | South East England
£55-65 per hour Umbrella (DOE)
Remote Working
ASAP Start
Panoramic Associates are working with a large and well-regarded Local Authority who are looking to appoint an experienced Locum Employment Solicitor on a full-time basis for an urgent assignment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive legal team at a particularly exciting time for the organisation. With significant organisational change activity underway and Local Government Reorganisation approaching, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to advise on a wide range of complex and high-profile employment matters.
The role is offered on a fully remote basis and the team are known for being approachable and collaborative, with plenty of support available from colleagues when required.
Why consider this opportunity?
Fully remote working arrangement
ASAP start available
Large and established local authority legal team
Varied contentious and non-contentious employment workload
Involvement in complex organisational change and restructuring projects
Opportunity to advise on TUPE-related matters arising from Local Government Reorganisation
Supportive and collaborative team environment
The role will include:
Advising on a broad range of employment law matters across the Council and associated services
Supporting HR colleagues with disciplinary, grievance, discrimination, whistleblowing and recruitment matters
Providing advice on restructures, redundancies, organisational change programmes and TUPE projects
Managing Employment Tribunal matters, including drafting responses and liaising with ACAS
Advising senior officers and stakeholders across the organisation
Delivering pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice to internal clients
Supporting and collaborating with junior team members where required
Essential Criteria
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx Lawyer
Previous local government employment law experience
Ability to undertake both contentious and non-contentious employment work
Experience advising on Employment Tribunal matters
Strong knowledge of employment law within a public sector environment
Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
To discuss this opportunity in more detail or register your interest, please click apply or contact Lauren Watts directly at or call on (phone number removed).
Disclaimer: Any remuneration stated in this advertisement is indicative and will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications. Final remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be subject to the terms of the contract
