Senior Employment Lawyer
£51.3k - £54.5k p.a.
Permanent Contract
Public Sector
Yorkshire
Sellick Partnership are delighted to be partnering with a progressive public sector organisation in Yorkshire who are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their friendly team.
About the role:
As a Senior Employment Lawyer you’ll play a significant role in providing employment law advice at a senior and strategic level and leading on the organisation’s most complex employment litigation.
Responsibilities:
* To undertake a substantial personal caseload of employment tribunal cases, including complex cases.
* To represent the organisation at employment tribunals.
* To draft instructions to Counsel where required.
* To advise clients both orally and in writing, including in relation to complex matters.
* To provide legal advice and support to committees/board meetings, member briefings etc.
* To maintain an awareness of all legislative and case law developments which might impact on the work of clients and advise them as appropriate.
* To provide training for clients, colleagues and members with regard to law and practice.
About you:
As a Senior Employment Lawyer you will:
* Be a solicitor or barrister holding a practising certificate or FCILEx holding the litigation and advocacy certificate;
* Have extensive employment law experience;
* Be values-driven, enthusiastic and outcome focussed;
* Come with fresh thinking, energy and compassion for people;
* Demonstrate a commitment to building relationships with organisation services, the Courts and partner organisations.
Benefits include:
* Hybrid working – 3 days WFH each week
* Part-time and compressed hours available (minimum 4 days a week)
* Flexible working hours and flexi-time - you can accrue extra days of leave
* Generous public sector pension scheme
* 29 days annual leave + bank holidays (+ 5 extra days off with length of service)
* Employee assistance programme
* Occupational health services
* Supportive carers and parental policies
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Flexible career paths with tailored personal and professional development
* Annual staff travel card scheme
* Low emission car lease scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff deals with local businesses
How to apply:
If you are interested in this Senior Employment Lawyer opportunity, please apply immediately to be considered for short-listing. Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Chloë Cameron in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.