Employment Solicitor

To provide a high-quality and effective employment law service to the Council its Members Directorates and Officers. The postholder will manage a varied employment law caseload provide specialist legal advice represent the Council in employment-related proceedings and support the Council in achieving its objectives while ensuring legal compliance and minimising risk.

• Manage a caseload of employment law matters including Employment Tribunal claims disciplinary and grievance issues redundancy discrimination whistleblowing and other employment-related disputes.
  
• Prepare and conduct Employment Tribunal cases including drafting ET3 responses witness statements disclosure documentation hearing bundles and settlement agreements.
  
• Represent the Council at Employment Tribunals disciplinary hearings appeal hearings and committee proceedings where required.
  
• Provide clear and practical legal advice both verbally and in writing to Council Directorates Officers Elected Members and senior stakeholders.
  
• Advise on TUPE matters arising from organisational change service transfers and outsourcing arrangements.
  
• Instruct and manage Counsel where appropriate including appeals and complex litigation matters.
  
• Draft review and negotiate legal documentation relating to employment law matters.
  
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation professional standards and Council policies.
  
• Support risk management by identifying legal issues and recommending appropriate solutions.
  
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to the efficient delivery of Legal Services.
  

• Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate.
  
• Significant experience handling a broad range of employment law matters within local government public sector or private practice environments.
  
• Experience managing Employment Tribunal cases from inception through to hearing.
  
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation case law and TUPE regulations.
  
• Experience drafting legal documents pleadings settlement agreements and tribunal documentation.
  
• Ability to provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to a range of stakeholders.
  
• Excellent advocacy negotiation communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload and meet competing deadlines.
  
• Proficiency in legal case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  

• Location: Hybrid Working / Council Offices
  
• Hours per Week: 37 hours per week
  
• Payment: Bi-weekly payments