Employment Lawyer

Employment Lawyer/Senior Lawyer

London Local Authority

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Permanent Contract

£46,563 to £62,349

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working alongside a reputable London authority to recruit an Employment Lawyer to join their Employment, Education and Adults social care team. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to undertake varied, high-quality work with likeminded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care.

About the Employment Lawyer position:

The Employment Lawyer will be required to carry a full caseload of employment law matters, provide legal advice and handle Employment Tribunal claims. There may also be an opportunity to take on work relating to education law. The Employment Lawyer will advise and have conduct of legal files on behalf of four local authorities, as well as schools.

The successful candidate will ideally have substantial experience in Employment Law and be able to pick up a caseload from the outset. Less experienced applicants with the right personal qualities and approach to client care will also still be considered.

Experience/qualifications required for the Employment Lawyer role:

• You must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX with Advocacy Rights) with a current practising certificate
• Able to work on a hybrid basis from home and at our base in Harrow (or at client offices if required)
• Able to work full-time hours, requests to work 4 days per week will be considered
• Candidates from both the public and private sector are encouraged to apply for this position with the transferable skills

What’s in it for the successful Employment Lawyer?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Local Government Pension scheme
• Exclusive discounts from major brands
• Green Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Civil Service Sports Council
• Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work
• The role is a career graded post encompassing grades G10, G11 and MG1. Internal applications for advancement to the next grade are considered on an annual basis

Application process

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Employment Lawyer to join a friendly and collaborative team in a supportive environment that offers training and development opportunities. If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications, please apply via this advert or contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion ahead of the closing date.

Closing date: Monday 20th July 2026

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