Employment Lawyer

Employment Lawyer

Salary: £43,000 - £56,750 per annum

Location: South East

Working: Hybrid

About the Employment Lawyer Role:

Sellick Partnership are proud to be working with an exceptional shared legal services team in the heart of the South East. We are looking for an Employment Lawyer to join a large alternative business structure operating on behalf of public Sector Clients which includes local government. The role is to specifically provide legal advice and services to client organisations and schools on a wide range of litigation matters comprising mainly of employment matters.

Key Responsibilities of the Employment Lawyer role:

• To act as a legal advisor to the client organisations
• You will provide support to lawyers and act as a point of contact on a variety of cases, to include: employment tribunals, discrimination cases, unfair dismissals and TUPE matters
• Attend courts and tribunals undertaking advocacy where required and to represent clients in negotiations and discussions with third parties in matters regarding the areas of legal practice relevant to the post

The role will be a hybrid working arrangement and you will have the opportunity to work from 1 of their 3 offices in central Northampton, Bedford or Cambridge up to 2 days per week.

Benefits of the Employment Lawyer role:

• 1to1 Paralegal Support
• Local Government Pensions Scheme - considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates
• Flexible working arrangements - offer flexible hours and hybrid working which allows for remote working but also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio
• Financial support with ongoing CPD training within or outside the organisation of up to £2, 500 following probationary period, for example higher rights course
• Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements
• A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave

We would be extremely interested in hearing from candidates with a private practice or public sector background.

How to apply for the Employment Lawyer role:

To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Lewis Dainty in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

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