Employment Lawyer

Location: Lynton House

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an experienced, Employment Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service in this area.

You will report to the Principal Lawyer - Litigation within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients such as Human Resources and specialist departments.

You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of employment law specifically in the context of the public sector and maintained schools and have extensive experience in the conduct of Employment Tribunal claims and the preparation of documents relevant to both contentious and non-contentious matters.

• Provide expertise and knowledge of employment law particularly in relation to the public sector and maintained schools and provide advice and guidance and practical assistance on employment law in the areas of local government and satellite bodies.
• Conduct a full range of work types in this area.
• Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position, you will report to the Principal Lawyer (Litigation) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.

If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.

This position is politically restricted.

Job Description and Person Specification

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.