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This is an exciting opening for the right candidate to join our supportive and dynamic Litigation Legal Team as aSenior Employment Lawyer<br> <br>The successful candidate will assist in the managing of a caseload of employment cases and act as an advocate in employment related cases at Tribunal as required. You will be responsible for the provision of an effective, efficient comprehensive and professional in-house advice on matters of employment to departments in the council, including schools, working closely with the council's HR department.<br> <br>The council works an Agile Working Policy and the post holder can work remotely, but will be expected to come to the office at least 2 days per week and when required to attend Tribunals.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>We are looking for someone with working experience of a wide range of employment law.<br> <br>Applicants for this role will need to have good communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines. An ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and understand client needs with a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes is equally important.<br> <br>The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a mixed caseload of employment cases with little supervision.<br> <br>The applicant will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or fellow of CILEX with at least 5 years post qualification experience.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br>We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. 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You will be awarded a Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship on completion as well as becoming a qualified solicitor once you pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE1 and SQE2).</p><p><strong>Training to be provided</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Job-specific training through working alongside experienced staff four days a week;</li>\n<li>One day a week will be allocated to off-the-job study with the University of Law<strong>.</strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p>If you think you have the skills and enjoy a challenge, we’d like to hear from you.</p><p>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.</p><p></p><p><strong>Closing date for applications is 1 June 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Assessments will be held on 9 June 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held on 17 June 2025</strong></p><br><br><b>Keywords:</b><br><br>Graduate, apprentice, solicitor, legal, law, welwyn hatfield, local government, conveyancing, litigation,","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £27,544pa with potential progression to £29,383pa on achieving designated skills and experience","publishDate":"2025-05-08T11:33:36.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8d4d7f6b-4680-4a54-9922-36165b26af41.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fb10c0d9-466a-4efe-a7ac-16b3a0707f9e","title":"Employee Relations Advisor","employer":"London Borough of Enfield","department":"","location":"Enfield","locationType":3,"description":"Salary: SO2: £38,934 - £40,755 (pro rata to 18 hours per week)<br>\nThis is a great opportunity to showcase and develop your existing HR/People skills and knowledge as part of a friendly and supportive HR team, helping to drive culture change and facilitate service improvements across a large and diverse London Borough Council.<br>\nWorking closely with line managers from a wide range of services you will regularly exercise your creative problem-solving and relationship building skills. There is plenty of variety and challenge, ranging from complex disciplinary, grievance and absence casework, to researching and drafting innovative new people policies and contributing to HR projects.<br>\nThe role sits within the HR Department’s Business Partner Team and works closely with the Resources and Talent Team to provide a comprehensive in-house offer to circa 3300 staff and managers providing services from Waste Management to Social Care, Libraries to Housing Development.<br>\nWe are looking for enthusiastic and forward-looking HR professionals with demonstrable experience of handling a variety of casework in a fast-moving HR environment and the ability to prioritise and manage own workload. 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If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you<br>\nContact Details - <br>\nIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact Flora Stevens on flora.stevens@enfield.gov.uk for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.<br>\nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Rebecca Spyrou at rebecca.spyrou@enfield.gov.uk<br>\nWe do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.<br>\nWe are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.<br>\nWhy it's great to work for Enfield Council:<br>\n<br>\n - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).<br>\n - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.<br>\n - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.<br>\n - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.<br>\n - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.<br>\n - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. 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There is plenty of variety and challenge, ranging from complex disciplinary, grievance and absence casework, to researching and drafting innovative new people policies and contributing to HR projects.<br>\nThe role sits within the HR Department’s Business Partner Team and works closely with the Resources and Talent Team to provide a comprehensive in-house offer to circa 3300 staff and managers providing services from Waste Management to Social Care, Libraries to Housing Development.<br>\nWe are looking for enthusiastic and forward-looking HR professionals with demonstrable experience of handling a variety of casework in a fast-moving HR environment and the ability to prioritise and manage own workload. 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If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you<br>\nContact Details - <br>\nIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact Flora Stevens on flora.stevens@enfield.gov.uk for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.<br>\nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Rebecca Spyrou at rebecca.spyrou@enfield.gov.uk<br>\nWe do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.<br>\nWe are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. 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The DPO role is a legally mandated requirement, and the post holder is critical in both delivering advice with legally binding consequences to the council and schools and to develop and guide the organisations strategy for fostering a data protection culture. You’ll need clear expertise in data management, national and European data protection laws and practices as well as an in-depth understanding of both GDPR and DPA. It is very likely that you’ll hold one or more technical qualifications in data protection.<br>\n<br>\nPrior local government experience is desirable but not essential and we are looking for an individual who is accustomed to working at pace and able to multitask. You’ll need to be an exceptional communicator who can deliver clear advice and build solid relationships with all levels of officers and members. 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If you want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you.<br>\n<br>\nClosing date 22 May 2025 23:59<br>\nShortlisting date 23 May 2025<br>\nInterviews at Enfield Civic Centre 2 June 2025<br>\n<br>\nContact Details -<br>\nIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact Andrea Kilby on 020 8132 0924 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.<br>\n<br>\nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andrea Walkerdine at andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk or on 020 8132 1022.<br>\n<br>\nWe do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. 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This progression role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a personal legal caseload, with a particular focus on childcare and related matters. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice, manage complex cases, and contribute to the smooth running of our legal services.<br> <br>The post holder will be expected to assist the Principal Solicitor (Social Services) in the development of the Social Services Team and to carry out special projects and to assist in corporate inter-service or inter-departmental projects from time to time.<br> <br>Please note this is a progressive opportunity graded M3-M4 so you will have the opportunity to get 'hands on' experience to develop and broaden your skills.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>We're looking for someone with experience in Local Government and a solid understanding of how to carry out legal work under supervision. You should be comfortable using computers and have a persuasive, analytical mindset. You'll also need to be able to plan and prioritise your own caseload within broad guidelines, and while working under supervision, you'll still need to make decisive judgments when necessary.<br> <br>Strong communication skills are key - both written and verbal. You'll need to gather relevant information in moderately complex situations and translate it into clear, effective legal documents. Teamwork is also important to us, so you should be someone who enjoys collaborating with colleagues.<br> <br>In terms of legal expertise, we're looking for a solid understanding of English law, particularly Childcare Law. Whether you're a Solicitor or a Barrister qualified in England, you must hold (or be able to obtain) a current practising certificate. If you're a Barrister, you'll need to have (or be able to obtain) rights of audience under the relevant paragraphs of the Code of Conduct for Barristers in England and Wales.<br> <br>Additionally, a working knowledge of the Law of Evidence is essential.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. 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We have high standards for our services and we are pleased to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Law Society's Lexcel quality standard assessor. <br><br> With more than 100 colleagues in the team, it is one of the largest legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies. <br><br> Herts Legal is a great opportunity for ambitious, passionate and organised Lawyers who want to join a supportive and flourishing public sector legal team. <br><br><b>Requirements</b><ul>\n<li> You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive </li>\n<li> Demonstrable ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload </li>\n<li> Strong written and oral communication skills, used to build and maintain working relationships, and to produce and present reports </li>\n<li> Experience in working effectively as part of a team </li>\n<li> It is possible that the role could involve travel to other parts of Hertfordshire so access to your own transport would be beneficial </li>\n<li> We welcome applicants who possesses excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for a wide range of matters. </li>\n<li> Previous experience of working within a Local Authority environment would be useful but is not essential. </li>\n<li> Specific requirements for relevant teams can be found below </li>\n</ul><br><b>Our Legal Teams</b><br><br> <strong>Environment</strong> <br><br> Giving legal advice and support to client departments and District Councils on various planning, highways and environmental issues, the Environment Law Team is looking for someone with extensive knowledge of the broad range of environmental work, including s106 agreements, highway agreements, minerals planning, waste planning, advising planning committee, rights of way, advising on the effects of changing legislation and case law. <br><br> <strong>Commercial </strong> <br><br> You will need to provide strategic advice on procurements, subsidy control and data protection, as well as interpreting different contractual documents. The role also requires you to stay updated on changing legislation and the effects of changing legislation and case law, and to be interested in developing expertise in other areas, such as subsidy control. <br><br> This role is about being aware of both the legal and the commercial aspects of contracts, procurement and future service delivery across Hertfordshire County Council. <br><br> You should ideally have extensive knowledge of a wide range of commercial work, including construction contracts, company secretarial work, various concession, goods and services contracts, funding agreements, and pension arrangements. <br><br> <strong>Adult, Children & Health - Education Lawyer </strong> <br><br> This role will primarily focus on the provision of Education advice and to ensure that the decisions made by the client department and schools that subscribe to an Education Helpline are within legal boundaries and achieve their aims and objectives and accord with applicable legislation and County Council policy. You will need a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework and case law relating to Education while handling a varied and busy caseload. <br><br> <strong>Property</strong> <br><br> We are looking for applicants who have excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for different property transactions. You should have extensive knowledge of the wide range of property work, including Landlord and Tenant matters, conveyancing, and researching and advising on the effects of changing legislation and case law, and also be interested in learning more about other areas, such as agricultural law. <br><br> <strong>Childcare Litigation </strong> <br><br> Providing high quality litigation and advice service to our Children's Services department, we are looking for candidates with a working knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption and Children Act 2002, Public Law Outline 2014 and the Children and Families Act 2014, to investigate and advise on the implications of changing legislation and case law, attend and advise at legal planning meetings, to conduct advocacy before the Family Court and manage a caseload of child care matters. <br><br><strong>Dispute Resolution</strong> <br><br> This role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of legal areas including Civil Litigation, Housing, commercial property, Highways and planning disputes as well as debt recovery in order to support the full breadth of the services of the County Council, Partners and External Clients (which include Stevenage Borough Council) You will need to be able to provide accurate, comprehensive and timely legal advice while conducting litigation across a number of different courts and tribunals, managing a varied and demanding caseload. <br><br> Your Work directly supports in the County Council's efforts to improve Residents Lives, and champion Equality, Fairness and Sustainability. Are you up for the challenge? Would you like to make a difference? <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 13 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk / 07813 400504 for an informal discussion about the role <br><br> Interview Date: arranged on an ad hoc basis <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. 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You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Senior Employment Solicitor

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 51,802.00 - 54,924.00 per year;GBP 5,000.00 ;GBP 8,000.00

Hybrid (On-Site)

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