Locum Employment Solicitor - Council

Role: Locum Employment Solicitor REF 131342
Contract Length: until 30/11/2026
Location: Dudley
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £65 per hour
Security Clearance: BPSS

Spinwell is recruiting for a Locum Employment Solicitor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LOCUM EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR

• To assist in the provision of an efficient and effective legal service to the Council, its Members, various directorates and officers, especially in the area of employment law.
• Dealing with employment law matters (preparing and conducting own cases, complying with tribunal directions, disclosure, witness statements, preparing bundles, settlement agreements) including representing the Directors at disciplinary hearings, appeal committees and the Employment Tribunal as required, advising officers and Members including at disciplinary hearings and appeals.
• The provision of legal advice either verbally and/or in writing to Directorates, Officers and Elected Members as and when required.Drafting ET3 responses. Providing TUPE advice.
• Instructing Counsel to act or appeal on behalf of the Council in circumstances where the best interests of the Council so require.
• Any other tasks which may from time to time be delegated to the post holder by the Head of Law & Governance and/or Principal Lawyer (Corporate & Litigation Services).

• To be accountable for and promote equality, diversity and community cohesion to meet Council, Directorate and Service objectives.  All employees have a responsibility not only for their own behaviour, but also for others regarding equality of opportunity.  Any incident must be reported.
• To participate in a Performance Review and Development meeting and undertake a plan of training where necessary.  Develop his/her own skills and expertise in a professional manner.
• In addition to all the responsibilities listed above, all employees must be flexible in their approach and undertake other duties that are commensurate with post holder’s level, wherever they may be, to achieve the objectives of the Directorate.

• To represent the Council and Directorate in a professional manner meeting the Corporate and Directorate aims.  To comply with Directorate and Corporate policies.
• If appropriate to be responsible for the recruitment and performance management of designated teams and individuals in accordance with Corporate and Directorate aims and management style.
• To comply with the council’s financial regulation and standing orders
• To actively promote Dudley’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at a level appropriate to this group.
• Employees must comply with health and safety legislation and will be required to comply with the Council’s Health and Safety Policies. All employees must ensure that they take reasonable care of their own health and safety as well as the health and safety of any person that is affected by their actions.
• To be responsible for adhering to legislative requirements and Council Policies and Procedures including, but not exclusively health & safety, Data Protection and Internet/Email use.

If you are a Locum Employment Solicitor, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!