Senior Employment Lawyer

Spirehouse are recruiting a locum Senior Employment Solicitor on behalf of a Local Authority in Bedfordshire.

The Opportunity

This is a part-time interim contract, working approximately 18 hours per week.

You will provide specialist employment law advice to HR, senior managers and senior officers across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The caseload spans equality and discrimination claims, TUPE, redundancy and restructuring, collective consultation, whistleblowing, disciplinary and grievance matters, and employment-related data protection issues.

In addition to your caseload, you will provide supervision and mentoring to junior lawyers and support staff, and deputise for the Principal Solicitor as required.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx with a current practising certificate in England and Wales
• Minimum 7 years' post-qualifying experience in employment law
• Substantial experience of Employment Tribunal advocacy, including complex discrimination, equal pay and TUPE matters
• Ability to manage an extensive and complex caseload independently
• Local government experience desirable but not essential

How to Apply

Please apply for this role online or contact Adam Goater at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.

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