Senior Employment Lawyer

Senior Employment Lawyer

Devon County Council hybrid working Supportive team

£53,051 - £57,439 + £5500 market supplement

Location: Exeter, Devon

Full and part-time hours considered

Are you an experienced employment lawyer looking for a varied, rewarding role where you can make a real difference?

Devon County Council is seeking a pragmatic, solutions-focused employment lawyer to join its supportive inhouse team. You'll advise on a broad range of employment law matters, working collaboratively with colleagues and clients to deliver clear, practical advice that supports the Council's objectives.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Employment Lawyer:

• Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of employment law matters.
• Advise on complex and sensitive employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinary matters and dismissals.
• Manage employment litigation and represent the Council where required.
• Draft and review employment-related policies, documents and agreements.
• Work closely with HR colleagues and managers to find practical, commercially aware solutions.
• Support the delivery of training and help manage employment law risks.

Required skills and experience of the Senior Employment Lawyer:

• Extensive experience in employment law, including on leading complex employment law matters.
• Experience of advising on organisational change, restructuring, TUPE and employment tribunal matters.
• Qualified and practising solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer, or equivalent legal qualification.

Benefits available for the Senior Employment Lawyer:

• A supportive team and a varied, interesting caseload.
• A pragmatic, collaborative working environment where your advice makes a difference.
• Excellent flexibility, including hybrid working, flexitime and compressed hours.
• Generous annual leave: 31 days (not including statutory bank holiday entitlement).
• An excellent public sector pension scheme.
• Training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Wellbeing support, staff networks and employee discounts, including cycle-to-work schemes.

This is a hybrid working role. Office attendance is required once a week, alongside tribunal hearings and in-person meetings as required.

This is an opportunity to combine high-quality legal work with a genuine sense of purpose, helping protect people's rights and support communities across Devon.