Overview:
You will undertake varied, high-quality work with like-minded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care.
HBPL is an innovative and ambitious Lexcel-accredited legal service serving several local authority clients, schools, and other public bodies in London and the Home Counties. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service. Staff are employed by the London Borough of Harrow but work for several public sector clients.About you:
The successful candidate will be required to carry a full caseload focusing on employment matters including employment tribunal litigation and advice. Duties will include but not limited to
Please view the full role profile and to submit your c.v and covering letter (which should confirm how you meet the criteria required). The closing date is Monday the 30th of June 2025.
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We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Principal Lawyer for the Employment, Adults social care and Education Team at HB Public Law (HBPL) to advise in respect of all employment matters.
You will undertake varied, high-quality work with like-minded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care.
HBPL is an innovative and ambitious Lexcel-accredited legal service serving several local authority clients, schools, and other public bodies in London and the Home Counties. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service. Staff are employed by the London Borough of Harrow but work for several public sector clients.
The successful candidate will be expected to lead and develop a highly motivated team, as well as to personally undertake matters of a more complex nature. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed assistant principal lawyer with an ability to support our clients with a proven ability to develop others.
The successful candidate will be required to carry a full caseload focusing on employment matters including employment tribunal litigation and advice. Duties will include but not limited to
- Advising senior officers and elected members in a proactive and politically sensitive manner,
- Overseeing and advising on complex cases regarding employment matters,
- Supporting the strategic development of HB Public Law jointly with the chief legal advisors, principal lawyers, and other assistant principal lawyers,
- Receiving and allocating instructions,
- Active supervision of staff to include appraisals, one to one’s and general mentoring,
- Advising and supporting corporate groups, senior officers and elected members in a proactive and politically sensitive manner
The successful candidate will have extensive previous local authority employment law experience and will be passionate about teamwork and developing others. A high level of client contact will be involved in this role and therefore it is essential that you exhibit good client care skills and can build strong working relationships with others.
If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying please discuss with Sharon Clarke on 07933 393755.
Please view the full role profile and to submit your c.v and covering letter (which should confirm how you meet the criteria required). The closing date is Monday the 30th of June 2025.
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