Employment Lawyer


Company:	Triumph Consultants Ltd
Salary:	£46 to £46 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

What's involved with this role:

Job Title: Lawyer

Location: Bristol – 2–3 days per week on site

Sector: Public Sector – Legal Services

Ref: 8129

Rate: £46.00 ph PAYE (flexible holiday pay options)

Contract: Interim, 12 months

Working Pattern: Full-time

Hybrid Working: Hybrid – regular weekly Bristol attendance required

The Role

We are supporting a large public sector organisation seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer (4–5+ years PQE) to join its Commercial & Governance legal team on an interim basis. This role will suit a confident practitioner who can manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision and provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex and sensitive employment matters.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, counsel and witnesses, and will be required to attend the office 2–3 days per week to prepare bundles, meet witnesses and attend Employment Tribunal hearings alongside counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality legal advice and representation across employment law matters, including complex and sensitive issues.

Undertake advocacy, representation and support at Employment Tribunals, committees and panels as required.

Manage a varied caseload independently, ensuring deadlines are met and risks are identified early.

Prepare bundles, liaise with counsel, meet witnesses and support final hearings in Bristol.

Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge through research and monitoring new legislation.

Support colleagues within the Commercial & Governance team and wider Legal Services division.

Identify and escalate high-risk cases to senior managers to support good governance and decision-making.

You Will Need (Essential Requirements)

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx.

4–5+ years PQE with strong experience in Employment Law.

Proven ability to advise confidently on complex employment matters and work constructively with stakeholders.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload under pressure.

Competent user of Microsoft 365 and willing to learn new systems.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience advising within a Local Authority environment.

Experience managing a wide range of complex legal problems in a public sector setting.

Broader knowledge of public procurement, corporate governance or commercial contracts.

How to Apply

If you meet the essential criteria, please send your CV, rate expectation (in line with the above) and confirmation of Right to Represent confirmation to: toni.coates@tclrec.com

Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.

Job Ref: 5307873

Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

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