Job Description

Job description


Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as Lawyer (Employment and Tribunals) available on a fulltime basis. The London Borough of Ealing is proud to be a Borough synonymous with first class services, with vibrant and diverse communities.



The lawyer role: advise on and deal with all legal matters relating to employment law to the Council, schools and other organisations from time to time. You will work independently and manage a high case load, ensuring that decisions are made in accordance with the Council's Constitution and the legislative framework. You will have a key role in representing the Council in court proceedings. You will also have a key role in ensuring the Council achieves best value in its commissioning.



You may be responsible for advising senior leaders, independent panels and advising on corporate policies.

As the Employment and Tribunals lawyer you will:

Provide highly technical, specialist advice on all areas of employment law. Advice on issues relating to the Data Protection Act 2018, Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Conduct straightforward and complex proceedings including evaluation of evidence, strategic case management advice, case preparation and advocacy, where appropriate. Advise clients on the risks of legal challenge and advise them how to mitigate risk.

Our ideal Employment and Tribunals Lawyer will have the below skills and experience:



Must be an admitted solicitor, barrister or legal executive.



Ealing is the third largest London borough. It is an exciting place to live and to work with a lively interplay of different cultures. There are excellent transport links within the borough, to central and outer London and neighbouring counties.



Ealing Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.



This post is subject to Ealing's enhanced vetting process.



You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.



It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we're looking forward to hearing from you.



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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities' agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.



We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing's workforce.



Please note all applications will be determined on merit.



This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role. This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.



Interviews will take place 10th November 2025