Employment Lawyer
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Essex, Essex County, England, UK
Listing for:
Thurrock Council
Contract, Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
-
Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Employment Law, Lawyer, Legal Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 53460 - 61638 GBP Yearly
GBP
53460.00
61638.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Employment Lawyer
Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 per annum
Grade: G
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
37 hours per week
About the department
Thurrock Council is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join its Legal Services Team to provide expert legal advice and representation on employment matters for the Council. This includes managing a varied caseload, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, and supporting governance processes to protect the Council's interests.
This is an exciting opportunity with growth in abundance is the perfect time to develop and progress in this vibrant and dynamic team. We are looking for someone with a passion for employment law, a proactive mindset, and a desire to grow professionally in a supportive and experienced environment. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in Employment Law matters who can demonstrate confidence in their specialism and show excellent legal aptitude.
We are seeking a candidate with the requisite skills to build strong relationships and trust with all key stakeholders to provide support to the Council with minimum supervision.
About the Role
As an Employment Lawyer, you will be responsible for:
Legal Advice and Case Management. Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of issues varying in complexity, including:- Providing legal advice to internal clients and stakeholders on all aspects of employment law.
- Taking instructions and responding to employment claims.
- Drafting legal responses.
- Conducting case management/preliminary hearings.
- Instructing and liaising with counsel for tribunal proceedings where external counsel may be required.
- Drafting settlement agreements.
- Advising panel members in relation to disciplinary hearings and drafting outcome decisions.
- Case management and advice on legal challenges around the SEND and TUPE processes.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation, case law, and best practice.
Advocacy and Representation. Provide advice to councillors, stakeholders and senior officers; liaise with external bodies and legal advisers; attend decision-making meetings (remote or in person as required); undertake advocacy at the Employment Tribunal if necessary.Contribute to the innovative improvement of the Legal Services Team, including streamlining and case management workflow systems.Support junior members of the team, including the Legal Apprentice, in legal practice and procedure, contributing towards their professional development.Contribute to governance processes, ensuring legal compliance and sound decision-making. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, and best practice. Carry out research and provide legal advice to Client Departments on related legal transactions.Engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services with a focus on social justice. Collaborate with directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities. Become a trusted advisor, advocate and problem solver as you contribute to Thurrock's vision of client-focused and innovative service delivery.Personally manage a caseload and work unsupervised. Prepare, negotiate, draft, agree and process legal documents. Record key actions and ensure data is regularly updated. Collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents. Protect the Council's interests while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering. Review and update templates and procedures as appropriate.Notify and advise on any instructions or events that would result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order, or rule of propriety, or would constitute maladministration.Attend and participate in meetings with Officers of the Council and provide legal advice when required.Be willing and able to work in a flexible and agile way with regards to hours and location of work, including remote and home working, as required, subject to service needs. Two days minimum attendance in the office.What We're Looking For
We’re looking for someone who has:
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent demonstrable knowledge of leading on complex and high-profile local…
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