via Reed · 1 October 2026 ·3 days ago

Employment Lawyer Locum

CRA Consulting
West Yorkshire Full-time GBP 97,500 – 126,750
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Employment Lawyer - Local Authority
West Yorkshire | 6-Month Locum Contract | £50-£65 per hour | Hybrid/Remote
CRA Consulting are currently working with a local authority based in West Yorkshire who are looking to appoint an experienced Employment Lawyer on a 6-month locum contract.
The successful candidate will join an established legal team, providing advice across a varied employment caseload and supporting the Council on a range of employment matters.
The Role:

  • Providing legal advice across a range of employment law matters

  • Managing a varied caseload from instruction through to resolution

  • Advising on contentious and non-contentious employment issues

  • Working closely with HR teams and senior stakeholders

  • Providing clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice


The Ideal Candidate:
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with relevant employment law experience

  • Local authority experience is desirable but not essential

  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation and case law

  • Able to manage a caseload independently

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


What's on Offer:
  • 6-month locum contract

  • £50-£65 per hour

  • Monday to Friday working week

  • Hybrid and fully remote options available

  • Opportunity to work within an established local authority legal team


Interested?
Apply below or contact Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting for more information.

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