Employment Litigation Lawyer – In‑House Legal Team

About the role

A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Lawyer to join its in‑house Legal Services team. The role will provide specialist employment law expertise, managing tribunal claims and complex workforce issues.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to conclusion, including pleadings, evidence, witness statements, hearings, and settlements.
• Represent the organisation in Employment Tribunals, ACAS proceedings, mediations, and related negotiations.
• Provide expert advice on litigation strategy, case merits, settlement decisions, and legal risk.
• Advise senior leaders and HR on complex and sensitive employment matters.
• Analyse litigation trends and outcomes to support organisational learning and preventative action.
• Support the development of employment policies, guidance, and workforce practices in line with legislation and case law.
• Deliver briefings and knowledge‑sharing sessions to build internal capability.

Required profile

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate.
• Significant experience managing Employment Tribunal litigation.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, case law, ACAS processes, and tribunal procedure.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders on complex employment matters.
• Strong communication, judgement, and risk assessment skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Pension scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Flexible working options
• Health and wellbeing support
• Career development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and salary sacrifice benefits
• Employee discounts and offers through staff sports and wellbeing schemes
• On‑site gym facilities and subsidised sports activities
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays