Employment Lawyer
Employment Lawyer
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30-09-2025
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Job Description
1-month contract role with a local authority (TBC)
Summary
- This 1-month contract role with a local authority involves assisting in the management of a group of lawyers in specific work areas based on business needs. The position provides leadership supervision direction and expert legal advice to the County Council its members officers and committees. The role is crucial in ensuring legal compliance and supporting the councils objectives.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the overall management of Legal Services and exemplify the council s values and behaviours.
- Manage a comprehensive and demanding caseload delivering innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
- Support the team in reducing reliance on external legal support by managing resources effectively.
- Assist the Monitoring Officer in advising the County Council on any legal or procedural issues.
- Contribute to staff training to keep them informed of legal updates and emerging issues.
Essential Experience
- Knowledge of change management project management and continuous improvement principles and their practical application.
- Authoritative understanding of relevant work practices processes and procedures including broader sector/commercial awareness.
- Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with high-level negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of computerised business systems.
- Ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills for strategic change.
- Extensive experience in leading coaching mentoring and developing staff.
Essential Qualification
- Solicitor barrister or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practice in England and Wales with a current or eligible practising certificate from the relevant regulatory authority.
Additional Information
- The application deadline for this role is 3rd October 2025. Apply as soon as possible.
This role will be required to assist in the management of a group of lawyers in identified work areas according to business need, providing leadership, supervision, direction and expert legal advice to the County Council, its members, officers and committees
Education
Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX who is eligible to practise in England and Wales and has (or be in a position to apply for) a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority.
Employment Type
Full Time
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