Jobs in London - Corporate Lawyer • Central London

Company: CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Central London

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary:• An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join a local authority's legal team on a temporary basis.• This position involves providing high-level legal advice and assistance across Employment, Education, Equality, and Information Law, supporting both complex casework and day-to-day legal queries.• The successful candidate will work within a collaborative and dynamic team environment, contributing to decision-making processes, representing the organisation in tribunals, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):• Deliver specialist legal advice on matters relating to Employment Law, Education Law, Equality, and Information/Data Protection Law.• Manage and progress a busy caseload of complex legal matters, particularly employment litigation, TUPE, and HR-related disputes.• Undertake advocacy in Employment Tribunals and other relevant forums.• Draft and review legal documents, policies, and procedures to ensure legal compliance and reflect best practice.• Contribute to the preparation of committee reports and attend committee meetings where necessary.• Provide legal support in response to corporate complaints and member enquiries.• Deliver internal legal training and briefings to staff and departments on legislative developments.• Support and contribute to the ongoing improvement of legal services, including process and policy development.• Ensure all work meets performance targets, including chargeable hours and quality standards.• Use case management and IT systems to maintain accurate records and ensure legal compliance, including under the Data Protection Act (GDPR).• Participate in wider corporate legal matters or projects as required, including offering cover for colleagues.Skills/Experience:• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification legal experience, or exceptional experience of shorter duration.• Proven experience handling complex employment law issues (minimum 6 months), including TUPE, tribunal advocacy, and advising on HR policies.• Thorough knowledge of Employment Law, Equality Law, and familiarity with Education Law and Information Law.• Experience preparing cases for and appearing at Employment Tribunals.• Strong legal drafting, advocacy, and policy advisory skills.• Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.• Ability to manage complex casework independently and contribute to team success.• Confident in delivering proactive legal advice to internal stakeholders at all levels.• Experience advising within the public sector or local government legal services.• Familiarity with public sector governance frameworks and corporate complaints processes.• Ability to mentor junior staff and assist in team training.Additional Information:• Full-time role: 35 hours/week.• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (England or comparable jurisdiction).• Location: Hybrid – desk-based role with one day per week in office (Greater London).