Employment Solicitor / Barrister / CILEX Lawyer £55 per hour | 3-Month Initial Contract | Hybrid Working | Local Authority Are you an experienced Employment Lawyer looking for a flexible contract role where you can make an immediate impact within a respected local authority? We are seeking a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) of England and Wales with a current practising certificate and strong employment law expertise. Experience working within a local government setting is highly desirable. The Role Joining a welcoming and collaborative legal team, you will provide expert employment law support across a diverse range of matters, helping the organisation navigate complex workforce issues with confidence and professionalism. Key responsibilities include: ✅ Managing Employment Tribunal cases on behalf of the Council from start to finish ✅ Liaising with ACAS regarding Early Conciliation matters ✅ Drafting ET3 responses and other tribunal documentation ✅ Representing the Council and providing advocacy at selected hearings ✅ Delivering practical, commercially focused employment law advice across a broad range of employee relations matters ✅ Supporting HR and management teams with ad hoc employment law queries About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) in England and Wales A current practising certificate Significant employment law experience Previous Employment Tribunal case management experience Strong drafting, advocacy and advisory skills The ability to work independently whilst managing a varied caseload Local government experience (highly desirable) Contract Details 📍 Location: Primarily remote with occasional office attendance by agreement 🏢 Office Base: Reigate 💷 Rate: £55 per hour 📅 Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract ⏰ Hours: 28-36 hours per week, worked across a minimum of 4 days Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded local authority team, working on interesting and meaningful employment law matters while benefiting from flexible hybrid working arrangements. You'll enjoy a varied caseload, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a genuine impact from day one. If you're an experienced Employment Lawyer ready for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. ⚖️ Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates