Lawyer (Employment and Tribunals)

Hybrid - 1 day per week in office (Perceval House) £50-£60 per hour (Umbrella) 12-week contract | Immediate start

We're looking for a confident, experienced Employment Lawyer to step into a fast-paced, high-impact role supporting our Legal Services team.

This is a hands-on litigation role - you'll be managing tribunal cases from day one, attending hearings, and providing clear, practical advice across the organisation. If you enjoy autonomy, complex caseloads, and being trusted to deliver - this role is for you.

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• Running a busy employment tribunal caseload from start to finish
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• Representing the organisation at tribunal hearings (mainly short hearings)
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• Providing straightforward, pragmatic advice to managers, schools, and academies
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• Supporting on policy, drafting and compliance work (including Employment Rights developments)
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• Handling sensitive and complex matters with confidence and professionalism
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• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (England & Wales)
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• Strong experience in employment tribunal litigation
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• Confident advocate (or willing to undertake advocacy)
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• Able to work independently and prioritise effectively
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• Ideally experienced working with local authorities, schools, or public bodies
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• Available to start immediately or at short notice
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• Immediate impact - step into a live caseload
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• Strong pay rate aligned with market
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• Flexible hybrid working - only 1 day per week in the office
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• High level of autonomy and trust
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• Opportunity to work on complex, meaningful legal matters
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• Day 1: Office attendance to collect IT equipment
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• Thereafter: Hybrid working - just 1 day per week in the office
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• Full-time preferred, but flexibility considered
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• Teams interview (panel of two)
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• Short drafting exercise may be included
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• Interviews arranged (no delays)
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Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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