As Employment Senior Lawyer you provide practical, solutions-focused employment law advice to the Council and its partners. You join a supportive in-house team delivering high-quality legal assistance, representation and training. The role combines advisory work with managing tribunals and leading/mentoring junior colleagues. You will influence how the authority handles complex employment matters while working in a hybrid setup and supporting residents across Surrey.
Pay / Benefits
26 days holiday rising to 28/31
option to buy additional leave
local government pension
carer’s leave and volunteering days
family leave provisions
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Responsibilities
Provide solutions-focused employment law advice to the Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue and Surrey schools
Collaborate with Human Resources on disciplinary actions, grievances, discrimination, whistleblowing, recruitment, restructures, TUPE and exit strategies
Develop and maintain strong business partnering relationships
Manage Employment Tribunal cases and liaise with ACAS for conciliation, including drafting responses and advocating at hearings
Instruct and manage external counsel under client requirements
Deliver internal training and legal updates on relevant topics
Lead or contribute to client meetings and advise Members and Senior Officers
Prioritise multiple deadlines and maintain exemplary client care and organisational skills
Supervise junior team members and ensure effective use of case management systems following Lexcel standards
Contribute to training or mentoring of colleagues
Key requirements
Substantial experience in employment law
Experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters
Ability to provide clear, accurate, practical advice to clients at all levels
excellent client care
strong interpersonal and communication skills
ability to manage competing priorities
employment law expertise (discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE, grievances, disciplinary actions)
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