Senior Employment Lawyer

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Senior Lawyer – Employment Law (Local Government)

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

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