Senior lawyer Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Employment Senior Lawyer
Surrey County Council —Reigate
- £63,823 - £70,099 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Legal Counsel
ARIA —London
- £115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Recording Participant (Expert)
Aloe Studios London —London
- £50 an hour
- Temporary
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Public speaking
Quick apply
10d
Litigation & Claims Counsel
NTT Global Data Centers —Hemel Hempstead
- £151,800 - £155,300 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Senior Lawyer (Energy)
The Crown Estate —London
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Negotiation
2d
Corporate Counsel, Global Legal Commercial Contracts (m/f/d)
NTT Global Data Centers —Hemel Hempstead
- £185,000 - £225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Senior Crown Prosecutor
Crown Prosecution Service —London
- £61,750 - £71,400 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
3d
Senior Legal Counsel - M&A & Offtake Arrangements
Zenobē —London
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
Senior Lawyer
Civic Recruitment Limited —London
- £33.37 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
Senior Manager, Talent Operations
Legora —London
- £225,000 - £260,000 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Associate General Counsel / Employment Lawyer (Senior Vice President)
Jefferies & Company, Inc. —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Presentation skills
- Human resources
Senior Legal Counsel (Director)
Liberty Global —London
- Full-time
- English
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Lawyer
The Nursing and Midwifery Council —London
- £54,098 - £64,469 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
3d
Legal Counsel
ARIA —London
- £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Senior Director, People Operations
Legora —London
- £251,600 - £296,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Leadership
Senior Lifecycle Counsel, International
Justworks —London
- £149,000 - £192,000 a year
- Remote
- English
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Associate/Senior Associate, Employment Lawyer, Tax & Legal
Deloitte —London
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Work from home
Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor
Current Legal Recruitment —Watford
- £80,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Senior Product Designer, Clio Operate
Clio —London
- £73,100 - £99,100 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Agile
- AI
- Life insurance
Private Client Senior Associate / Partner
Enable —London
- £80,000 - £95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
Quick apply
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Employment Senior Lawyer

Surrey County Council -
Reigate

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Job details

£63,823 - £70,099 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Practising Certificate
Organisational skills

Full job description

Job Introduction

The salary range for this role is £63,823 to £70,099 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week. Part time applications will also be considered (subject to a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week).

Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Employment Law?

As an Employment Senior Lawyer, you will join a supportive, successful in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council.

We offer hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey’s estate in Reigate, Weybridge and Woking. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with.

Our Offer to You

26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

As an Employment Senior Lawyer, you will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include:

Providing solutions focused advice on Employment law matters to the Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue and Surrey schools
Working with Human Resources to provide practical support and technical legal advice on a wide range of matters including disciplinary action, grievances, discrimination, whistleblowing, recruitment matters, restructures, TUPE and exit strategies
Developing and maintaining effective business partnering relationships
Managing Employment Tribunal cases on behalf of the Council and liaising with ACAS in relation to conciliation including drafting responses to claims and advocacy at some hearings
Instruct and manage suppliers of external legal services such as solicitors and barristers in accordance with client requirements
Running internal training and providing legal updates on relevant topics
Leading/contributing at client meetings
Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council
Managing competing priorities to achieve client, statutory and Tribunal deadlines
Exemplary client care and organisational skills
Assisting with management and supervision of junior members of the team, including trainees and paralegals including ensuring the effective use of the Council’s case management systems and work in accordance with the standards set out in the team’s Lexcel manual and policies and procedures
Contribute to the development, training or mentoring of colleagues where required.

Your application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

You are a skilled employment lawyer with substantial experience of the law and practice in this area
Experience of both contentious and non-contentious matters
The ability to work with clients at all levels and give clear, accurate and practical advice

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 29/07/2026 with interviews planned to follow.

We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience from both the public and private sector. Candidates with private sector experience should have a solid understanding of how local authorities operate and demonstrate their ability to transfer knowledge and skills to successfully deliver advice within local government.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

If you are looking for a role which is both varied and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. For an informal discussion please contact Julie Care via email at [email protected].

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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