Employment Solicitor
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,474 – £51,515 |
| Location: | Civic Centre |
| Job Type: | Full Time, Permanent |
| Category: | City Council (External Vacancy) |
| Closing Date: | 12/07/2024 |
| Reference: | 0000022293 |
Description
Directorate: Strategy and Resources
Section: Legal
Grade: Level 14
Actual Salary: £48,474 – £51,515
Hours: 37
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
An opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join our experienced and highly motivated legal team.
The team provides a comprehensive service to the Authority ranging from litigation & property to Child and Adult Social Care.
We want to recruit a high calibre , experienced and qualified solicitor or Barrister with relevant employment law experience to provide advice and to deal with a wide range of employment issues. You must be capable of conducting litigation and whereappropriate undertake advocacy.
Counsel are usually instructed in complex situations.
You will work closely with the HR department and will have support from your manager as well as other lawyers within the legal team.
We offer a generous leave package of 28 days (plus Bank Holidays) which rises to 33 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years of service.
In addition to this you have the opportunity of purchasing additional leave if required. You will also be automatically enrolled into our Local Government pension scheme and will be able to enjoy the benefits of Hybrid working.
For more details about this role or for an informal chat, please contact Jill Leech on 01782 236784 or email jill.leech@stoke.gov.uk.
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.
To Apply
Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'. If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.
In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions:
- Do you have the Right to Work in the UK?