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Summary
Salary: £49,764– £52,805
Location: Civic Centre
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Category: City Council (External Vacancy)
Closing Date: 04/03/2025
Reference: 0000023811

Description

Directorate: Strategy and Resources

Section: Legal

Grade: Level 14

Actual Salary: £49,764– £52,805

Hours: 37

 

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

 

Vacancy subject to re-evaluation and pay award pending

 

The Legal Team at Stoke on Trent City Council is expanding.... this could be your opportunity to join the team and help to shape the Employment work being undertaken both now and inthe future. 

 

You will be working closely with the HR department and Senior Management.

 

You will be dealing with a wide range of Employment issues and have the opportunity to conduct matters within the Employment Tribunal.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Employment Solicitor or Barrister to join the legal team.

 

You will have the support from all the team members as well as your manager.

 

Hybrid working is in place with attendance in the office only when the business need arises.

 

We offer a generous leave package of 28 days a year (plus Bank Holidays) which rises to 33 days ( plus Bank Holidays ) after 5 years of service.

 

You also have the opportunity of purchasing additional leave if required.

 

You will be automatically enrolled into our Local Government pension scheme together with a Staff benefits scheme.

 

For more details about this role or for an informal chat, please contact JillLeech on 01782236784 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?

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