Printer friendly ]Freelance employment solicitor Preston, Lancashire, UK
Experienced prof manager/legal advocate. Well versed in employment law and related HR issues across public and private sectors. Trade union, respondent and claimant experience. Currently freelance.
| Rating: | Unrated (New) |
| Hourly Rate / Cost: | £77.78 per hour |
| Daily Rate / Cost: | £583.33 per day |
| Available From: | Now |
| Seller ID: | 254414 |
CV | 
SkillsCV (Curriculum Vitae) / Résumé
I am an experienced professional manager and legal advocate. I am well versed in employment law and related HR issues across the public sector, the trade union movement and private practice. My passion for employment law is manifest from my employment history. I am currently working in private practice on a freelance basis. I have the time and facilities to take on more employment work which I am keen to do. This can be on a part-time/job share employed or freelance basis.
Employment History
(Dec 2007 & ongoing)
Freelance employment solicitor
Including: private sector locum work, HR advice and support, compromise agreements, contract drafting, TUPE advice, respondent and claimant Employment Tribunal representation.
(Oct 2006 & ongoing)
Freelance regional employment solicitor
Including: preparation of HR training materials for age discrimination and family friendly policies, representation of respondents at Employment Tribunal.
(Jan 2006 to Dec 2007)
Full-time/Part-time employment solicitor
Including: Representation at Employment Tribunal and County Court; settlement negotiation; merits assessments; policy drafting; drafting of instructions for counsel; seminar organisation and speaking at same; setting up and managing of firm’s website.
(Apr 2004 to Jan 2006)
Full-time Trade Union Convenor (secondment)
Including: Representation at individual and collective level; Employment Tribunal, Disciplinary and Grievance Hearings, Public Interest Immunity (whistle-blowing); negotiation on service conditions at local and regional level; transfers of undertakings in to and out of the public sector; case work; case referral; training representatives in advocacy and employment law issues; production of employment law newsletters.
(Jan 1979 to Apr 2004)
Full-time Professional Planning Officer and Group Manager
Lancashire County CouncilIncluding: Management of a large multi-disciplinary Group including an Information Technology Team; application of a wide range of planning, environmental and economic development legislation; application of local government and administrative law; process of Judicial Review; theory and application of equalities legislation; Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation; application of HR management practices; team building; time and performance management.
(Apr 1977 to Jul 1978)
Professional Planning Officer
London Borough of Newham(Nov 1973 to Apr 1977)
Professional Planning Officer
Northern Ireland Civil ServiceProfessional Qualifications
June 2006 Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test Grade A
July 2000 Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the Bar.
Manchester Metropolitan University. Grade Highly Competent.
October 2000 Called to Bar at Grays Inn
June 1998 Bachelor of Laws University of Central Lancashire Class 2 Div 1
July 1976 Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
June 1976 Postgraduate Diploma in Town and Country Planning
Queen’s University of Belfast
June 1972 Master of Arts Regional Planning
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
June 1971 Geography Honours BA University of Birmingham
Additional Information
Knowledge
I have a wide and in-depth knowledge of employment law and related HR issues and policies. This is derived from many years working experience in a variety of contexts including a large public sector organisation, a major trade union and private practice.
As a senior professional manager in the public sector, I have acquired expert knowledge in people management and HR practice.
I have a widespread knowledge of labour relations and trade union legislation and working practices.
I have full knowledge of the Solicitors Code of Conduct and Solicitors Account Rules and all the working practices of a private sector solicitor’s office including the preparation of invoices. I have experience of using a number of time recording and case management systems both computer-based and manual.
Skills and Abilities
I have well developed verbal presentational skills acquired over many years in a variety of contexts including addressing seminars and conferences on a wide range of professional and legal issues. My written and drafting skills are also to a high standard. I am a skilled advocate and negotiator.
I am hard working and can balance and cope with competing work demands. I have good time management skills. I have the ability to work flexibly and without supervision. At the same time, I am able to recognise situations where I need to obtain further professional advice.
I am client-oriented and have good inter-personal skills.
My IT skills are well developed having previously managed an Information Management Team. I am fully conversant with the use of all Microsoft Office packages, email and Internet. I have the hardware and software facilities to be able to work effectively from home.
I am mobile and willing to travel. I am looking for part-time or freelance work.
Assignment History
(This Seller has recently been shortlisted or contracted for the following people4 assignment)
- Freelance solicitor - Employment/Financial Law
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