Employment and Litigation Solicitor / Barrister

Lawyers in Local Government; Wales; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking an experienced Employment and Litigation Solicitor/Barrister to join our Legal and Democratic Services Team.

You will provide high-quality employment law advice and representation across contentious and non-contentious matters, working with senior managers and services across the Council to deliver pragmatic, solution-focused guidance for vital public services.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in employment law and litigation.
• Experience advising on disciplinary and grievance issues in a public sector setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employment law matters including disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Represent the Council in Employment Tribunals and County Courts.
• Manage a busy caseload of employment and litigation matters.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Public sector law

Advice and representation

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Employment and Litigation Solicitor / Barrister

Contact: [e-mail]

Job Description:

This is an advertisement for a vacancy at Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. LLG is advertising this vacancy on behalf of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.

Are you a qualified Solicitor or Barrister looking for a role that offers challenging legal work, genuine variety and the opportunity to make a real difference to local communities?

Neath Port Talbot Council are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Employment and Litigation Solicitor/Barrister to join our highly respected Legal and Democratic Services Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority, working on a diverse caseload that combines specialist employment law with wider litigation matters.

As a key member of our Litigation Team, you will provide high-quality legal advice and representation across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You will work closely with senior managers, elected members and services across the Council, delivering pragmatic, solution-focused legal advice that supports the delivery of vital public services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for –

• Providing expert legal advice on employment law matters including disciplinary and grievance issues, policies and procedures, workforce change and employment disputes.
• Representing the Council in Employment Tribunals, County Courts, hearings, inquiries, negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Managing a busy and diverse caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment and litigation matters.

For an informal discussion, please contact Mike Shaw (Principal Solicitor) on
Email: [e-mail] or 01639 763260