Employment and Education Lawyer
- Status
- Open
- Remote policy
- Remote
- Employment type
- Not stated
- Salary
- Not stated
- Categories
- Employment-Lawyer, Education-Lawyer, Solicitor, Legal-Consultant, Public-Sector-Counsel, Employment-Law-Attorney, Employment-Attorney, Labor-And-Employment-Attorney, Employment-Labor-Attorney, Employment-Law-Specialist, Education-Law, Employment-Counsel, Labor-and-Employment-Counsel, Legal
- Tech
- remote-country
- Source
- himalayas
- First observed
- 2026-10-09 16:28 UTC
- Last seen
- 2026-10-09 16:28 UTC
- Source claims posted
- 2026-10-09 16:24 UTC
- Consecutive misses
- 2 of 10
What the posting says
Category: Legal / Security / Law
Location:
3-month contract with a local authority
Rate: £49.86 per hour Umbrella
Summary
This position offers a 3-month contract with a local authority, providing an opportunity to deliver expert legal advice and representation in Employment and Education Law. The role is crucial in supporting Senior and Principal Lawyers to ensure the Council's legal services meet legislative standards and align with organizational goals. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance and upholding professional standards.
Responsibilities
Deliver expert legal counsel on Employment and Education Law to various Council departments and senior stakeholders.
Handle a diverse range of cases, including intricate employment and education law issues.
Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, witness statements, agreements, reports, and correspondence.
Represent the Council in Employment Tribunals, Courts, Inquiries, Hearings, and other legal proceedings.
Provide guidance on legislative changes, case law updates, and new legal challenges impacting the Council.
Conduct thorough legal research and offer practical solutions to enhance service delivery.
Requirements:
Post-qualification experience as a Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Lawyer specializing in Employment and Education Law.
Proven experience in advocacy, case preparation, and delivering legal advice.
Competence in managing a legal caseload effectively.
Experience in local government is advantageous.
Essential Qualifications Required
Must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX).
Possession of a current practising certificate, if applicable.
Additional Information
Working hours are 35 hours per week.
The role supports remote working.
Payments are processed bi-weekly.
The application deadline is 11th September 2026; early applications are encouraged.
Details
Originally posted on Himalayas
Quality
- x Salary range stated weight 35%
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- + Location stated weight 15%
- + Organisation stated weight 15%
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- + Reopen count - fineNever reopened
- + Salary range removed after publication - fineSalary range has not been removed since publication
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- + Missing/reappear cycles - fineNo missing-then-reappeared cycles observed
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