Employment Lawyer / Senior Lawyer

Job Description

Employment Lawyer
HB Public Law
Roles Available at Lawyer and Senior Lawyer Level
Lawyer Salary Banding: £48,102 - £56,655
Senior Lawyer Salary Banding: £56,619 - £64,407

Join One of London's Leading Shared Legal Practices
HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service operated by and based in the London Borough of Harrow and providing legal support to the London Boroughs of Harrow, Barnet and Hounslow, together with Slough Borough Council. HB Public Law are looking to recruit a Lawyer or Senior Lawyer to join their highly regarded Employment team.
This is a unique opportunity to undertake a varied and rewarding caseload, potentially across four local authorities, advising on matters that have a direct impact on local communities.
Applications from experienced lawyers with employment law and tribunal experience, as well as a determination to learn, are welcome. Whether you are currently working in local government, private practice or another relevant environment, we would be keen to hear from you.

Responsibilities of the Employment Lawyer:
The successful Employment Lawyer will carry a busy but interesting and varied caseload of Employment Tribunal claims, along with advising on general employment matters, disciplinary and grievance procedures, restructures and TUPE. They will also attend employment tribunals and advise schools.
Depending on experience, the Employment Lawyer will also support and mentor junior colleagues, contribute to training initiatives and help develop best practice across the team.
What the successful Employment Lawyer will need:
We are looking for individuals who are motivated, collaborative and committed to delivering high-quality legal services.
You will be:
• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with litigation practising rights
• Experienced in employment law and tribunals
• Comfortable managing your own caseload and prioritising competing demands
• A strong communicator with excellent client care skills
We welcome applications from:
• Local authority, private practice or public sector Employment lawyers

Why Join HB Public Law?
This is a unique opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, friendly and highly experienced team that values collaboration, learning and professional development. Working across more than one local authority provides exposure to a breadth of work rarely available within a single organisation, allowing you to develop a wide range of expertise and gain experience of complex and challenging cases. HB Public Law are committed to supporting lawyers' development and have a strong track record of helping people progress throughout their careers.
In addition, HB Public Law offer:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent learning and development opportunities (including career progression)
• Cycle Scheme
• Green Car Benefit Scheme
• Civil Service Sports Council membership
• Staff discounts and wellbeing support initiatives

Working Arrangements
HB Public Law operate from a hybrid office, and lawyers typically attend the office two days per week (which could include our client offices), together with any required tribunal attendance and client meetings (where these are not held remotely).

Apply Now
Are you keen to join a supportive team with high quality employment work while making a real difference across four local authorities? We’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the Employment Lawyer role, please contact Sharon.Clarke @harrow.gov.uk for a confidential discussion about this role.
Closing Date: 15/11/2026
Proposed interview dates: 20,24 , 25 , 27 November

The successful candidate will be required to carry a full caseload dealing with matters relating to employment, providing advice and dealing with employment tribunal claims..

There is also an opportunity to take on work relating to education law.

You will be required to pick up a caseload from the outset. We will consider less experienced individuals with the right personal qualities and an excellent approach to client care who are able to grow into the role. Candidates from both the public and private sector are encouraged to apply for this position, as the practice’s current staff base is drawn from both sectors.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/ Selection Criteria The closing date for all applications is 23:59 Sunday 15th November 2026.

If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying please discuss with Sharon Clarke on 07933 393755.

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

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