Assistant Employment Lawyer
- Employer
- Southwark Council
- Location
- Southwark, London (Greater)
- Salary
- £36,486 to £43,404 per annum
- Closing date
- 3 Dec 2019
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- Practice area
- Employment
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Public sector/Charities
Job Details
Assistant Employment Lawyer
Grade 10, £36,486 to £43,404 per annum
Department: Finance and Governance
Ref: SC03458
The role
As an Assistant Employment Lawyer with Southwark, you’ll enjoy a breadth of work across different aspects of employment law. You’ll be a key source of legal advice for the Council. Handling your own caseload, you’ll deal with all matters relating to the Council’s work. And, working with senior lawyers and other colleagues, you’ll support the development of policies and projects to secure the achievement of council objectives. Your work will enable us to deliver the best possible services for our people as well as our residents.
The requirements
We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor specialising in employment law. Alternatively, you could be newly qualified, with some experience or knowledge of employment law and advice.
Ideally, you’ll have knowledge of both claimant and respondent work, and of contentious and non-contentious work, preferably gained in a public sector context. If not, then you must demonstrate the ability to learn quickly. We encourage applications from people seeking to return to employment and will consider flexible working for the right candidate where possible.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 3 December 2019.
Interview date: 16 December 2019.
Company
The Southwark skyline is an impressive sight. The incredibly diverse range of buildings, offices and leisure facilities make it a real mix of old and new. Located south of the River Thames, Southwark extends into south-east London, encompassing some of the capital’s cultural hotspots, vibrant communities and acclaimed green spaces.
Southwark is home to world-famous attractions such as the Tate Modern, Borough Market and Tower Bridge. The area is undergoing major regeneration, as evidenced by the rise of the landmark Shard building
As the largest Housing landlord in London, we’re committed to making a real difference to the quality of life for local people, making the home environment cleaner, safer and more modern.
Large-scale investment programmes are changing the face of the borough, and we’re working to ensure that this creates a fairer future for all in Southwark.
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