- Act as one of the council's senior legal professionals
- Provide expert legal advice and representation on Employment Law matters
- Advise, influence, shape and challenge at senior levels
- Support strategic priorities, workforce projects and statutory functions
- Work alongside specialist Legal colleagues on corporate priorities, transformation projects, workforce initiatives and service development
- Support effective risk management and lawful, robust decision-making throughout the Council
- Contribute to shaping the future of local government during reorganisation
Requirements
- Ideally have an honours degree in a relevant discipline
- Admitted Solicitor or Barrister status (England and Wales) with a current practicing certificate
- Excellent understanding and experience of operating within the legal frameworks and requirements of Local Authority governance
- Extensive previous post-qualification professional experience within Employment Law
- Excellent previous experience of advising Local Authorities or Public Sector organisations on Employment law matters
- Previous experience of Employment Tribunal and Dispute resolution
- Demonstrative experience of working with Trade Unions, ACAS and other external legal advisers
- Drive to provide legal advice and guidance
- Excellent communication skills and comfort communicating with stakeholders at all levels
- Must address and evidence all essential criteria from the person specification
- Must upload supporting documentation before the closing date
Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive expertise in Employment Law, providing legal advice and representation to Local Authorities while ensuring compliance with legal frameworks. Proven ability to influence and support strategic priorities and decision-making within the public sector.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Admitted Solicitor Or Barrister Status
- Extensive Employment Law Experience
- Local Authority Governance Knowledge
- Employment Tribunal And Dispute Resolution
- Stakeholder Communication Skills
Hard Skills
- Employment Law
- Legal Advice
- Dispute Resolution
- Risk Management
- Legal Representation
Soft Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Influencing Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
Certificates & Qualifications
- Current Practicing Certificate
Industry Keywords
- Local Authority
- Public Sector
- Trade Unions
- ACAS
- Legal Frameworks
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