HIRING WITH IMMEDIATE START!
Senior Lawyer - Employment Law (Local Government)
Rate: £40 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contract: Temporary – 3+ Months
Location: North West England
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Lawyer with a solid employment law background to join a well‑regarded local authority legal team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will provide high‑quality, specialist legal advice across complex and sensitive matters, supporting senior decision‑makers within a large public‑sector environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a varied caseload within employment law
* Providing expert legal advice to senior officers and stakeholders
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of legal documents
* Supporting strategic objectives and contributing to service development
* Handling high‑value, complex and politically sensitive matters
Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
* Strong employment law experience, ideally within local government
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, drafting and analytical skills
* Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced public‑sector setting
For more information or to discuss the role in detail, please contact Sharzad Michaels, Legal & Governance Team, Allen Lane.