Employment Specialist Lawyer
| Posting date: | 07 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40.16 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | per hour PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Merton, London, SM4 5DX |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Merton 5270164 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
Job Title: Employment Specialist Lawyer
Ref: Merton 5270164
Pay rate: Up to £40.16 per hour PAYE depending on experience
The role:
We are seeking an experienced Employment Specialist Lawyer or Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join the team. You will have a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) specialising in employment law.
Experience of working for a local authority or another public sector organisation, for a minimum of 10 months, is essential for this role.
Key responsibilities may include:-
Provide specialist employment law advice and representation within a local government or public sector context
Manage and resolve complex employment matters effectively and efficiently
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support organisational objectives
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law affecting employment in the public sector
What the client is looking for:
Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 5 years PQE in employment law
Significant experience working within local government or the wider public sector
Strong knowledge of UK employment law, particularly as it relates to local government and public sector employers
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong professional relationships
Demonstrated ability to manage caseloads with attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
Proven track record of undertaking consistent longer-term placements, with each placement lasting over six months
How to Apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
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Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
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Job Ref: Merton 5270164
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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