• An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join a local authority's legal team on a temporary basis.

• This position involves providing high-level legal advice and assistance across Employment, Education, Equality, and Information Law, supporting both complex casework and day-to-day legal queries.

• The successful candidate will work within a collaborative and dynamic team environment, contributing to decision-making processes, representing the organisation in tribunals, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

• Deliver specialist legal advice on matters relating to Employment Law, Education Law, Equality, and Information/Data Protection Law.

• Manage and progress a busy caseload of complex legal matters, particularly employment litigation, TUPE, and HR-related disputes.

• Undertake advocacy in Employment Tribunals and other relevant forums.

• Draft and review legal documents, policies, and procedures to ensure legal compliance and reflect best practice.

• Contribute to the preparation of committee reports and attend committee meetings where necessary.

• Provide legal support in response to corporate complaints and member enquiries.

• Deliver internal legal training and briefings to staff and departments on legislative developments.

• Support and contribute to the ongoing improvement of legal services, including process and policy development.

• Ensure all work meets performance targets, including chargeable hours and quality standards.

• Use case management and IT systems to maintain accurate records and ensure legal compliance, including under the Data Protection Act (GDPR).

• Participate in wider corporate legal matters or projects as required, including offering cover for colleagues.

• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification legal experience, or exceptional experience of shorter duration.

• Proven experience handling complex employment law issues (minimum 6 months), including TUPE, tribunal advocacy, and advising on HR policies.

• Thorough knowledge of Employment Law, Equality Law, and familiarity with Education Law and Information Law.

• Experience preparing cases for and appearing at Employment Tribunals.

• Strong legal drafting, advocacy, and policy advisory skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.

• Ability to manage complex casework independently and contribute to team success.

• Confident in delivering proactive legal advice to internal stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience advising within the public sector or local government legal services.

• Familiarity with public sector governance frameworks and corporate complaints processes.

• Ability to mentor junior staff and assist in team training.

• Full-time role: 35 hours/week.

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (England or comparable jurisdiction).

• Location: Hybrid – desk-based role with one day per week in office (Greater London).