Employment & Litigation Solicitor
Job description
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 Full Time
Working Style: Agile Hybrid
Are you a qualified Solicitor or Barrister looking for a role that offers challenging legal work, genuine variety and the opportunity to make a real difference to local communities?
At Team NPT, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Employment and Litigation Solicitor/Barrister to join our highly respected Legal and Democratic Services Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority, working on a diverse caseload that combines specialist employment law with wider litigation matters.
As a key member of our Litigation Team, you will provide high-quality legal advice and representation across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You will work closely with senior managers, elected members and services across the Council, delivering pragmatic, solution-focused legal advice that supports the delivery of vital public services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for –
- Providing expert legal advice on employment law matters including disciplinary and grievance issues, policies and procedures, workforce change and employment disputes.
- Representing the Council in Employment Tribunals, County Courts, hearings, inquiries, negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Managing a busy and diverse caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment and litigation matters.
The main duties of the post;
- Draft pleadings, witness statements, legal agreements, reports and other legal documentation.
- Advising on dispute avoidance strategies and legal risk management.
- Supporting the wider Litigation Team across a range of local government matters.
- Researching and interpreting legislation, case law and legal developments, ensuring services receive accurate and timely advice.
- Building strong working relationships with colleagues, managers and stakeholders across the organisation.
You will have experience in/of;
- Employment law, litigation and legal advocacy.
- Providing clear, practical and commercially aware legal advice.
- An effective communicator with excellent drafting, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Able to analyse complex issues and provide proportionate, solution-focused advice.
- Organised and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining high professional standards.
- Committed to delivering high-quality legal services and building positive working relationships.
Ideally you will be;
- A qualified Solicitor holding a current Practising Certificate, or
- A qualified Barrister registered at the Bar.
Previous local government experience would be beneficial but is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates looking to bring their expertise into a rewarding public sector environment.
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
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