Overview

Employment Lawyer
HB Public Law
Roles Available at Lawyer and Senior Lawyer Level
Lawyer Salary Banding: £48,102 - £56,655
Senior Lawyer Salary Banding: £56,619 - £64,407

Join One of London's Leading Shared Legal Practices
HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service operated by and based in the London Borough of Harrow and providing legal support to the London Boroughs of Harrow, Barnet and Hounslow, together with Slough Borough Council. HB Public Law are looking to recruit a Lawyer or Senior Lawyer to join their highly regarded Employment team.
This is a unique opportunity to undertake a varied and rewarding caseload, potentially across four local authorities, advising on matters that have a direct impact on local communities.
Applications from experienced lawyers with employment law and tribunal experience, as well as a determination to learn, are welcome. Whether you are currently working in local government, private practice or another relevant environment, we would be keen to hear from you.

Responsibilities of the Employment Lawyer:
The successful Employment Lawyer will carry a busy but interesting and varied caseload of Employment Tribunal claims, along with advising on general employment matters, disciplinary and grievance procedures, restructures and TUPE. They will also attend employment tribunals and advise schools.
Depending on experience, the Employment Lawyer will also support and mentor junior colleagues, contribute to training initiatives and help develop best practice across the team.
What the successful Employment Lawyer will need:
We are looking for individuals who are motivated, collaborative and committed to delivering high-quality legal services.
You will be:
• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with litigation practising rights
• Experienced in employment law and tribunals
• Comfortable managing your own caseload and prioritising competing demands
• A strong communicator with excellent client care skills
We welcome applications from:
• Local authority, private practice or public sector Employment lawyers

Why Join HB Public Law?
This is a unique opportunity to develop your career within a supportive, friendly and highly experienced team that values collaboration, learning and professional development. Working across more than one local authority provides exposure to a breadth of work rarely available within a single organisation, allowing you to develop a wide range of expertise and gain experience of complex and challenging cases. HB Public Law are committed to supporting lawyers' development and have a strong track record of helping people progress throughout their careers.
In addition, HB Public Law offer:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent learning and development opportunities (including career progression)
• Cycle Scheme
• Green Car Benefit Scheme
• Civil Service Sports Council membership
• Staff discounts and wellbeing support initiatives

Working Arrangements
HB Public Law operate from a hybrid office, and lawyers typically attend the office two days per week (which could include our client offices), together with any required tribunal attendance and client meetings (where these are not held remotely).

Apply Now
Are you keen to join a supportive team with high quality employment work while making a real difference across four local authorities? We’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the Employment Lawyer role, please contact Sharon.Clarke @harrow.gov.uk for a confidential discussion about this role.
Closing Date: 15/11/2026
Proposed interview dates: 20,24 , 25 , 27 November

About You

The successful candidate will be required to carry a full caseload dealing with matters relating to employment, providing advice and dealing with employment tribunal claims..

There is also an opportunity to take on work relating to education law.

You will be required to pick up a caseload from the outset. We will consider less experienced individuals with the right personal qualities and an excellent approach to client care who are able to grow into the role. Candidates from both the public and private sector are encouraged to apply for this position, as the practice’s current staff base is drawn from both sectors.

Related Documents

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/ Selection Criteria The closing date for all applications is 23:59 Sunday 15^th November 2026.

If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying please discuss with Sharon Clarke on 07933 393755.