Employment & Litigation Solicitor

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is seeking an Employment & Litigation Solicitor/Barrister to join the Legal and Democratic Services Team. The role covers contentious and non-contentious employment matters with a broad caseload, including representation at tribunals and courts.

You will provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice, draft documentation, and support workforce change and policy development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with current Practising Certificate, or Barrister registered at the Bar.
• Experience in employment law, litigation and legal advocacy.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Able to analyse complex issues and provide solution-focused advice.
• Organised with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment law matters including disciplinary and grievance issues, policies and procedures, workforce change and employment disputes.
• Represent the Council in Employment Tribunals, County Courts, hearings, inquiries, negotiations and ADR processes.
• Manage a busy and diverse caseload of employment and litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, legal agreements, reports and other legal documentation.
• Research legislation, case law and developments to provide accurate advice.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Legal advocacy

Drafting

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organisation

Job description

Employment & Litigation Solicitor

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 Full Time

Working Style: Agile Hybrid

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?

At Team NPT, we 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.

The main duties of the post;

• Draft pleadings, witness statements, legal agreements, reports and other legal documentation.
• Advising on dispute avoidance strategies and legal risk management.
• Supporting the wider Litigation Team across a range of local government matters.
• Researching and interpreting legislation, case law and legal developments, ensuring services receive accurate and timely advice.
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues, managers and stakeholders across the organisation.

You will have experience in/of;

• Employment law, litigation and legal advocacy.
• Providing clear, practical and commercially aware legal advice.
• An effective communicator with excellent drafting, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Able to analyse complex issues and provide proportionate, solution-focused advice.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining high professional standards.
• Committed to delivering high-quality legal services and building positive working relationships.

Ideally you will be;

• A qualified Solicitor holding a current Practising Certificate, or
• A qualified Barrister registered at the Bar.

Previous local government experience would be beneficial but is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates looking to bring their expertise into a rewarding public sector environment.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion,