Employment Solicitor
Leeds (Local Authority role)
Initial 3-6 month contract
Rate: Umbrella, negotiable
Employment locum solicitor sought for 37 hours a week. Hybrid and flexible working.
- Draft, revise and advise on complex legal documentation concerning legal issues across the Council
- Attend throughout to the relevant documentation and procedures and all matters arising.
- Undertaking legal and related research.
- Giving written and oral advice
- Drafting and negotiating documents including tribunal proceedings and other documentation as necessary
- Conduct investigatory and preparatory work as necessary to ensure effective presentation of cases to Court
- Undertake advocacy on cases where appropriate
- Work flexibly as part of a team to cover Tribunal commitments and other work as required.
- Brief Counsel where appropriate, including preparation for inquiries or other proceedings
- Attend Court with Counsel as instructing representative if required.
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.