Senior Employment Solicitor

Service Care Solutions is currently working with a local authority in Greater Manchester who is seeking an experienced Senior Employment Solicitor to join their legal services team on an interim basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled employment lawyer with strong public sector experience to provide high-quality legal advice on a broad range of employment matters.

Job Title: Senior Employment Solicitor
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £55–£60 Per Hour Umbrella (DOE)
PAYE (Inc.Hol) - £48.89 - £53.28 Per Hour
Contract: Initial 3 Months (Potential to Extend)
 
Responsibilities as a Senior Employment Solicitor:

• Provide specialist legal advice and support on a wide range of employment law matters affecting the local authority.
• Manage a varied caseload including disciplinary issues, grievances, redundancy, TUPE, discrimination claims, whistleblowing, and complex employee relations matters.
• Represent the council in Employment Tribunal proceedings, including preparing pleadings, witness statements, and instructing counsel where necessary.

About you as a Senior Employment Solicitor:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with significant post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Strong experience handling Employment Tribunal litigation from start to finish.
• Experience working within local government or the wider public sector is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads independently and provide pragmatic legal advice.

Benefit:

• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Hours
• Weekly Pay

If this Senior Employment Solicitor position is right for you or someone you may know, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Aanisah Khan via email Aanisah.Khan@Servicecare.org.uk or via phone on 01772208969.
 
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.