Employment Lawyer
Employment Lawyer
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04-06-2025
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of this role is to provide support to the Senior and Principal Lawyers in delivering cost-effective high-quality legal advice related to employment and education for the Council. This includes ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with client requirements and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting various legal tasks such as settling pleadings preparing for hearings providing advice and representing the Council in courts Tribunals and Inquiries as directed by the Senior Lawyer while adhering to professional standards.
- Providing advice to the Council on legislative changes and case law developments that may impact the organization and staying updated on new and proposed legislation cases and other relevant developments.
- Collaborating with professional bodies research institutions Counsel the Council s Chief Officers elected members and external organizations as necessary.
- Undertaking assigned tasks and projects in accordance with instructions from the Senior Lawyer.
- Maintaining effective relationships with client departments.
- Assisting in the development and proficiently operating all information technology systems used by the team.
- Meeting performance targets set by the Senior Lawyer.
- Undertaking any other duties as required to meet the services needs.
- Carrying out the duties of the post in line with the Councils Equal Opportunities Policies and Anti-Racist Strategies and participating in related training.
- Performing all duties in accordance with the Councils Policies Standing Orders Codes of Practice and Financial Regulations and participating in relevant training.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Proven experience in providing legal support and advice particularly in employment and education matters.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and case law.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
- Proficiency in utilising information technology systems.
- Adherence to professional standards and ethical practices.
- Familiarity with Equal Opportunities Policies and Anti-Racist Strategies.
- Willingness to undergo training as required.
Requirements: Admitted to the SRA or FCilex Proven experience as a practicing lawyer Strong analytical and research skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work independently and in a team Sound knowledge of legal procedures and regulations
Employment Type
Full Time
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