Senior Employment Lawyer

Service Care Solutions is working alongside an employee-focused local authority, based in Reading, who are seeking an experienced Senior Employment Lawyer to join their established and highly regarded legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated employment law specialist looking to take on a diverse and rewarding caseload within the public sector.
 
Role: Senior Employment Lawyer – Local Authority
Umbrella Rate: £50-£55PH
PAYE Inc. Rate: £44.10 - £48.44
Location: Reading - Hybrid Working
Contract: 3 months ongoing
 
About the Role

• Conducting and managing employment litigation matters (contentious and non-contentious) from start to finish, including advocacy at Employment Tribunal hearings.
• Advising on a wide range of employment issues such as disciplinary and grievance procedures, sickness absence, TUPE, and restructuring.
• Supporting and advising HR teams on day-to-day personnel processes and employment disputes.
• Delivering training sessions to HR officers and stakeholders on employment law topics.

About You

• A current practising certificate and entitlement to practise in England and Wales as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX.
• Post-qualification experience in employment law, ideally within a local authority or similar public sector environment.
• Proven experience conducting Employment Tribunal matters and the confidence to handle your own advocacy for short hearings.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

If this Senior Employment Lawyer vacancy sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
 
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.