Senior Employment Lawyer
hace 21 horas
Manchester
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.