Employment Lawyer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
London, Greater London
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £40 per hour

Overview

Your new company A north London Local Authority are looking for a Senior Employment Lawyer to join their Employment tribunal team and Education team. Your new role As an employment Solicitor you will handle a busy caseload up to to 10 cases at anyone time. You will be involved employment tribunal claims from start to finish. You will cover all areas of legal work as required, employment based proceedings in courts, appeals and tribunals and interviewing witnesses and recording witness statements. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for the role, you should be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with at least 3 years PQE. You should have recent experience in the areas of employment and education, as well as experience in the conduct of employment tribunals including advocacy. You will have experience of working within legal services, preferably within a public setting. Finally, you will have strong litigation, communication and interpersonal skills. What you'll get in return In return you will receive a competitive hourly rate a the chance to work for a well regarded Local Authority. Your contract will initially be three months with the possibility of extension. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk