Senior Lawyer - Employment and Litigation A bit about us A bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone! The role As a Senior Lawyer at Liverpool City Council, you will manage a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team. This role will specialise in Employment and LitigationThe Adult Social Care and Litigation team cover the areas of Adult Social Care, Housing, Education, Employment, and Litigation. Expert knowledge and understanding of the law relating to employment is essential, and knowledge and understanding of one or more of the other areas of law covered by the team, in particular, civil litigation, is desirableYou will have personal responsibility for a caseload of complex and non-complex legal work, and act as a subject matter expert, with appropriate support and supervision, from a Head of LawYou will lead and develop a team of Lawyers, who have conduct of matters relating to Employment and Civil Litigation, and other areas of law where requiredThe post holder will help supervise and contribute to the development of Trainee SolicitorsThe role reports to Head of Law for the Adult Social Care and Litigation team.As a Senior Lawyer, you will provide proactive, and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the Council’s priorities and policies.Senior Lawyers will advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challengesYou may advise members and formal decision-making bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team’s specialism and as required by the Director and / or their Deputy DirectorThe Director of City Law
Senior Lawyer - Employment and Litigation employer: Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is an excellent employer for social workers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the families they serve. With opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, you will find meaningful and rewarding employment in a role that directly impacts the lives of children and families in the community. Located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, you will enjoy a dynamic environment that fosters growth and innovation in social work practice.
