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Contract

Employment Lawyer

The Oyster Partnership
London
money-bag £55 - £65/hour null
Posted: 22 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 20 September 2026
Ref: 225524687

Employment Lawyer | London Borough | -60 per Hour | Minimal Office Attendance

I''m currently working with a London Borough that is looking to appoint an Employment Lawyer to join its established legal team on an interim basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to manage a varied employment law caseload while benefiting from a highly flexible working arrangement with minimal office attendance.
The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of employment matters, including:

  • Employee relations issues
  • Disciplinary and grievance matters
  • TUPE and restructures
  • Employment Tribunal claims
  • Drafting and reviewing employment-related documentation
  • Providing practical legal advice to HR and senior officers
To be considered, you should have:
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx status
  • Strong experience handling employment law matters
  • Previous local government experience (preferred but not essential)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • The ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently
This role offers a competitive rate of up to -60 per hour, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority environment.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please send your CV to (url removed)-(phone number removed).



The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed.

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