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Sellick Partnership are excited to be recruiting for a Housing Litigation Lawyer, Solicitor, or Barrister, to join a well-regarded legal services team in a South London Council. This is an excellent post for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister who is wanting to extend their experience in public sector housing litigation work. We are looking for a Housing Litigation Lawyer to advise client officers, and have conduct of litigation on behalf of the council. Local Authority experience is highly desirable. The successful Housing Litigation Lawyer will work on a wide range of housing and litigation matters, at all levels of court and tribunals. The role will involve covering a wide range of housing management issues including housing possessions, anti-social behaviour injunctions, housing disrepair and homelessness. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate experience of handling a complex caseload of this nature including drafting and advocacy and preferably have experience of working for a local authority or social landlord in this context. The Housing and Litigation Team is very friendly and supportive, and can offer some training where appropriate. This position will suit an ambitious team player who will be able to adapt well within the local authority. Our client is happy to consider candidates from either a public sector or private practice background. The role will involve office presence once a week at the offices in South London and there may be the requirement to attend Court hearings in person. The Council offices are easily accessible via public transport. The role is locum initially for 3 months and is likely to be extended for 6-9 months + rolling contract. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

A leading FTSE 250 financial institution is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their established legal division. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact by providing expert legal advice on a wide range of employment law matters, both contentious and non-contentious.The organisation is renowned for its brilliant culture and commitment to internal mobility. What you'll do: Provide expert legal advice on employment law issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions, performance management, absence management, discrimination cases, and whistleblowing incidents.Advise on organisational restructures, redundancies, policy development, and ensure alignment with current employment legislation.Monitor and interpret employment-related regulatory changes including SMCR, FCA/PRA requirements, keeping the business informed of relevant updates.Manage Employment Tribunal claims and other employment-related disputes with professionalism and care for all parties involved.Liaise with external counsel when necessary and oversee litigation strategy to achieve fair outcomes for both employees and the organisation.Partner with People & Organisation teams on investigations, settlement agreements, employee relations matters, fostering a supportive workplace culture.Draft and review employment contracts, consultancy agreements, and policies to ensure clarity and compliance with legal standards.Deliver training sessions and coaching to People & Organisation teams as well as business stakeholders on developments in employment law.Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks while supporting broader dispute resolution efforts across the organisation.Contribute proactively to internal investigations by providing clear guidance rooted in integrity and fairness. What will make you successful? Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) gained from a well-respected law practice or in-house legal team specialising in employment law matters.Proven track record of handling both contentious and non-contentious employment issues within regulated entities or financial services environments.Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SMCR (Senior Managers & Certification Regime), FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), and PRA (Prudential Regulation Authority) is highly desirable for this position.Ability to develop strong working relationships internally across departments as well as externally with legal partners or regulators.Commercially minded approach that takes into account wider business considerations while offering practical solutions.Patience in explaining technical terminology clearly so that stakeholders can easily understand complex legal concepts.Capacity to provide concise commercial advice tailored to specific organisational needs without unnecessary jargon.Openness to receiving constructive feedback from colleagues or clients in order to continuously improve skills and behaviours.Curious mindset combined with adaptability for thriving in high-paced environments where priorities may shift quickly.Commitment to acting with integrity at all times while embracing the philosophy of treating customers and colleagues fairly. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a well known brand in the Education Sector. The role requires a skilled professional to provide expert legal advice and support on employment-related matters. Client Details This position is with a well-established organisation within the Education Sector, head-quartered in London, UK. Description You will be involved in the following Employment law related matters: providing expert legal advice to the HR function and the leadership on employment law matters contracts, policies, disciplinary actions, grievances, redundancies, and restructuresacting as the primary point of contact for HR and leadership on employee relations issuesensuring compliance with evolving employment legislation and workplace regulations.handling employment tribunal claims, negotiate settlements, and liaising with external counsel when necessarydrafting and reviewing employment contracts, handbooks, and workplace policies.identifying potential legal risks in workforce decisions and proposing mitigation strategies. You may also take on work in these other areas of law: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including in relation to government tendersproviding employment law support on acquisitions, mergers, disposals and investmentsproviding comprehensive, practical and appropriate legal advice on disputes and enforcement, including drafting correspondence in relation to legal claims and settlement agreements.drafting and keeping specific policies and process documents up to date. Profile The successful candidate will be a Lawyer, qualified in the UK or another Common Law Jurisdiction with previous experience of working in a law firm or in-house legal department working in employment law. They will have: demonstrable post qualification experience (anticipated to be a minimum of 3 years of PQE) andemployment law as their core skill set. Desirable but not pre-requisite: In-house experience of providing legal advice.International advisory experience Please note, this Hybrid role requires the successful candidate to be in the office in Central London 1 or 2 days per week. Although applications from jurisdictions outside of the UK can be considered, unfortunately, this organisation is unable to provide sponsorship for this position and as such candidates must have the right to work in the UK without the assistance of an employer. Job Offer For further information about this opportunity and the related remuneration and benefits, please apply to this advert or get in touch with the exclusively instructed agent, David Taylor of Michael Page Legal (London).