Employment Lawyer

Lambeth, London (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Negotiable umbrella

35 hours per week

• To support the Senior and Principal Lawyers in ensuring that the Council receives cost effective high quality Employment and Education related legal advice.
• To ensure that all such work is carried out to the requirements of relevant clients and to appropriate professional standards.
• To ensure that all such work is carried out to the requirements of relevant clients and to appropriate professional standards.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. To undertake all work including, inter alia, the settling of pleadings, preparation for hearings, provision of advice and representation of the Council in all courts, Tribunals and Inquiries as required by the Senior Lawyer, to the appropriate professional standards.
2. To provide advice to the Council on changes in legislation and case law that may have an impact on the Council and to keep up to date with new and proposed legislation, new cases and other developments, which may have an impact on the
3. To liaise with professional bodies, research institutions, Counsel, the Council’s Chief Officers, elected members and other external organisations as required from time to time.
4. To undertake tasks and projects as allocated by the Senior Lawyer in accordance with instructions.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.