21 Temporary Employment jobs in Bassetlaw District

Employment Counsel

Yorkshire

Hybrid 3 days a week in the office

Employment Counsel is required to join a well known Retailer on a permanent basis. You will be joining a well regarded legal team and be providing employment advice across the group. Candidates looking for part time will also be considered.

As the Employment Counsel, you will be;

• Undertaking a wide range of employment law matters, both on the contentious and non contentious side
• Working with internal stakeholders to include HR and Employee relations to provide employment law advice and drafting employment contracts when required
• Drafting and amending employment policies and procedures and working on projects within the Group
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims up to preliminary hearings and instructing counsel thereafter

As the Employment Counsel, you will have;

• A Qualified Solicitor with a good working practice of Employment Law
• Experience advising in-house legal teams on employment law either within an in-house setting or private practice
• Ability to build and continue working relationships across the group, providing clear and concise advice

Benefits of the Employment Counsel

• Car allowance, £6,000
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Attractive Bonus 15%
• Hybrid working 3 days a week in the office and 2 from home
• Working with an established legal team and collaborative working
• 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with holiday buying scheme
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Competitive pension contribution
• Free parking
• Staff Discount within the Group and discount for family and friends
• Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Plus many more!

To understand more about this role or to have a confidential chat, please do reach out to Chelsey Saxon on the in-house legal team.

Synonyms: Employment Solicitor ; Employment Lawyer ; Employment Counsel

Employment Solicitor / Legal Executive
Location: Flexible across multiple offices in Lincolnshire and the Midlands
Salary: Competitive

Overview
A well-established regional law firm is seeking a confident and proactive Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its Employment Team. This is a flexible role with the opportunity to build a thriving caseload and take ownership of business development in your local area.

The Role
The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of employment law and experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters. You will handle a broad range of work, including:

• Advising employers and employees on unfair dismissal claims, discrimination claims, TUPE transfers, business restructuring/redundancies, settlement agreements, company policies, dismissal, and contractual issues

• Full preparation for Employment Tribunal cases, including own advocacy where required

• Delivering seminars and contributing to marketing initiatives

• Regular attendance at networking and business development events to grow a client base

• Drafting articles and contributing to the firms social media to raise the profile of the Employment Team

You will also work with the firms marketing initiatives to enhance its reputation and attract new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent service levels for all clients

• Build and manage a caseload, developing new business opportunities

• Promote the Employment Team through local marketing and networking initiatives

• Produce fee income in line with targets and objectives

• Stay informed of changes in employment law and best practice

• Manage the financial control of your caseload, including billing and cash flow

• Perform work accurately in line with the firms quality and risk procedures

• Maximise cross-referrals and contribute to the development of the firm

• Consider diversity and equality in all aspects of work

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in Employment law (both Claimant and Respondent work)

• Excellent understanding of all aspects of Employment law

• Strong computer literacy, including case management systems

• Understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors Account Rules

• Ability to work independently with confidence, managing own caseload

• Strong planning, organisational, written, and verbal communication skills

• Marketing and business development experience, including generating work

• Experience preparing and delivering training packages

• Skilled negotiator, confident advocate, and client-focused

Desirable

• Experience running claims involving multiple claimants and/or respondents

• Knowledge of the local area and existing business contacts

• Commercial approach to delivering employment law services

Attributes

• Hardworking, proactive, and positive attitude

• Flexible and adaptable, able to attend marketing and business development events

• High level of integrity

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff discount on legal and wealth management services
• Income protection
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Salary exchange pension scheme option
• Employee Assistance Programme

Our client a true market leader in their field is looking for an experienced Litigation Consultant specialising within employment law to join their field based team. Experienced within Advocacy the successful candidate will manage cases across their locality with some requirement to travel across the UK.

This is fantastic opportunity to be able to work from home and within the field representing clients within employment tribunal cases. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Advocate, looking for an improved work life balance or a HR professional who has represented the company interests within a Tribunal setting.

We are looking for candidates who are confident, articulate and legally qualified, who have direct employment law experience. The successful candidate will be part of the UK Legal Team and will work closely with the employment law advisory service, the Litigation Executive teams and Senior Leadership Team. There is a strong focus on delivering high standards of care and service to our clients and we are looking for someone with good communication skills and high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Review allocated claims brought against clients in the Employment Tribunal, in conjunction with the appointed Litigation Executive preparing the case, to include approving the drafted pleadings, disclosure exercises and bundles of documents.
• Representing clients in Tribunals and hearing and contested cases at tribunal
• Preparation of cases, write up and running trials in court
• Provide clear assessment of client cases, and identify and manage risks to the client including cost implications
• Representing client interests wholly and presenting all legal arguments relevant

Person Specification

• Advocacy experience, ideally within employment law
• Experience of representation in employment tribunal cases
• Professional qualification preferred but not essential
• Hold a full valid driving licence, and can work with autonomy and independently
• Ability to work under pressure

INDFIR

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Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for true flexibility and autonomy in your role? We’re working with a forward-thinking legal firm that offers a fully remote setup, low billing targets, and a refreshing approach to client work.

This is a rare opportunity to work on a varied caseload of both Claimant and Respondent matters, with growing emphasis on supporting businesses. Whether you’re looking for a 4-day week or a full-time position with a healthier work-life balance, this firm puts people first - and performance ahead of presenteeism.

To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law
• Confident handling both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Experience advising both individuals and business clients
• Commercial mindset with the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and client care

Within this position, you’ll also be:

• Advising on employment matters including contracts, grievances, disciplinaries, redundancies and settlement agreements
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal and County Court claims
• Providing commercially focused HR and employment law advice to businesses
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of employment-related documents
• Building strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Managing your own caseload with full support from the wider team

What’s in it for you?

• Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK
• Flexibility to choose a 4 or 5 day week
• Just 25 billable hours per week (5 per day)
• Salary £55,000 FTE + performance-based bonus after 2 years
• Full administrative, PA and paralegal support
• Autonomy in how you manage your work
• High-quality employment law work across a diverse range of clients

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

 Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

 See our website for more details and jobs available - (url removed)

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Our client a true market leader in their field is looking for an experienced Litigation Consultant specialising within employment law to join their field based team. Experienced within Advocacy the successful candidate will manage cases across their locality with some requirement to travel across the UK.

This is fantastic opportunity to be able to work from home and within the field representing clients within employment tribunal cases. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Advocate, looking for an improved work life balance or a HR professional who has represented the company interests within a Tribunal setting.

We are looking for candidates who are confident, articulate and legally qualified, who have direct employment law experience. The successful candidate will be part of the UK Legal Team and will work closely with the employment law advisory service, the Litigation Executive teams and Senior Leadership Team. There is a strong focus on delivering high standards of care and service to our clients and we are looking for someone with good communication skills and high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Review allocated claims brought against clients in the Employment Tribunal, in conjunction with the appointed Litigation Executive preparing the case, to include approving the drafted pleadings, disclosure exercises and bundles of documents.
• Representing clients in Tribunals and hearing and contested cases at tribunal
• Preparation of cases, write up and running trials in court
• Provide clear assessment of client cases, and identify and manage risks to the client including cost implications
• Representing client interests wholly and presenting all legal arguments relevant

Person Specification

• Advocacy experience, ideally within employment law
• Experience of representation in employment tribunal cases
• Professional qualification preferred but not essential
• Hold a full valid driving licence, and can work with autonomy and independently
• Ability to work under pressure

INDFIR

47475BG18R26

Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for true flexibility and autonomy in your role? We’re working with a forward-thinking legal firm that offers a fully remote setup, low billing targets, and a refreshing approach to client work.

This is a rare opportunity to work on a varied caseload of both Claimant and Respondent matters, with growing emphasis on supporting businesses. Whether you’re looking for a 4-day week or a full-time position with a healthier work-life balance, this firm puts people first - and performance ahead of presenteeism.

To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law
• Confident handling both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Experience advising both individuals and business clients
• Commercial mindset with the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and client care

Within this position, you’ll also be:

• Advising on employment matters including contracts, grievances, disciplinaries, redundancies and settlement agreements
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal and County Court claims
• Providing commercially focused HR and employment law advice to businesses
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of employment-related documents
• Building strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Managing your own caseload with full support from the wider team

What’s in it for you?

• Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK
• Flexibility to choose a 4 or 5 day week
• Just 25 billable hours per week (5 per day)
• Salary £55,000 FTE + performance-based bonus after 2 years
• Full administrative, PA and paralegal support
• Autonomy in how you manage your work
• High-quality employment law work across a diverse range of clients

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

 Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

 See our website for more details and jobs available - (url removed)

(phone number removed)

A leading UK retail group is seeking a commercially minded Employment Legal Counsel to join its collaborative in-house legal team. This is a high-impact role offering variety, autonomy, and the chance to shape employment practices across a large, people-focused organisation.

The Role: You’ll provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of employment law matters, working closely with HR and ER teams. From handling Employment Tribunal claims to supporting policy development and large-scale consultations, your expertise will help drive fair, compliant, and effective people practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on all aspects of employment law including disciplinaries, grievances, redundancy, discrimination, and whistleblowing.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims end-to-end, including advocacy at preliminary hearings.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Support internal investigations and consultations.
• Deliver training and legal updates to stakeholders.
• Deputise for the Senior Employment Counsel when needed.

About You:

• UK-qualified solicitor specialising in employment law.
• Strong communicator with excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Able to deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.
• Comfortable working independently and cross-functionally.
• In-house experience is welcome but not essential.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model – 3 days onsite at a South Yorkshire-based office.
• Annual bonus – up to £9,000.
• £6,000 car allowance – available as a cash alternative.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced family leave policies .
• Generous staff discounts on products.
• Well-being perks and support programs .
• Pension and savings schemes .
• Life assurance and sick pay provisions .
• Private medical insurance .

Inclusive Culture: The organisation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Were looking for a passionate Employment Lawyer to join our in-house legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in providing expert legal advice across a wide range of employment matters, partnering with our People and ER teams to help us stay ahead of the curve.

This is a hybrid role based at our Doncaster Group Support Centre, with 3 days a week onsite.

Were home to DF.