Employment Lawyer

Employment Lawyer - Stockport CouncilLocation: Stockport / HybridSalary: £52,000-£59,000Contract: PermanentHours: 37 hours per week CRA Consulting are currently recruiting for a permanent Employment Lawyer opportunity with Stockport Council, joining their Legal and Democratic Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a supportive in-house legal team and advise the Council across a broad range of employment matters. The Role You will provide clear and practical legal advice across a varied employment caseload, including: Employment Tribunal claims and contentious employment matters Unfair dismissal and discrimination Grievances and disciplinary proceedings Redundancy and organisational change TUPE Settlement agreements Employment contracts, policies and procedures Day-to-day employment advice to HR and Council departments Working closely with internal stakeholders to manage legal risk Contributing to team precedents, guidance and internal knowledge About You We''re looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer who: Is a qualified Solicitor or equivalent Has strong Employment Law experience Has experience advising employers Is confident handling contentious and non-contentious employment matters Can manage their own caseload effectively Has excellent written and verbal communication skills Can provide pragmatic and practical legal advice Works well as part of a wider Legal and HR team Local Authority or wider public sector ..... full job details .....