Employment Solicitor

Remedy Social Work; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks an Employment Solicitor to provide legal advice on Employment Law and govern litigation processes. The role requires conducting hearings, advocating in tribunals, and negotiating contracts. Ideal candidates should have strong litigation and negotiation skills, along with experience in Employment Law. This position offers an engaging opportunity to contribute to important legal matters while ensuring compliance and governance within the Council.

Benefits

Personal one-on-one service

High referral bonuses

Double payrolls each week

Qualifications

• Experience in Employment Law and litigation is essential.
• Ability to advocate effectively in court.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on Employment Law and governance.
• Conduct litigation for the Council.
• Advocate for the Council in Court and tribunals.
• Negotiate and draft legal documents.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation

Negotiation

Drafting contracts

Job description

Overview

Our client, Cardiff Council, is looking for an Employment Solicitor to join their team. The post holder will be based within the Authority's litigation team. Their main responsibilities will be those of an Employment Lawyer, including giving advice in relation to Employment Law, policy, governance, conducting litigation, and, where necessary and appropriate, appearing as advocate for the Council in Court and at tribunals (including the Employment Tribunal) hearings and inquiries. Other responsibilities relate to other work carried out by the Litigation Team, particularly in relation to civil litigation and assisting with clerking education appeals during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on Employment Law, policy and governance; conduct litigation; and, where appropriate, appear as advocate for the Council in Court and at tribunals (including the Employment Tribunal).
• Attend and advise committees, sub-committees and other groups and panels of the Council as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
• Provide general legal advice to Members of the Council and Officers of the Council and to associated bodies, companies and organisations as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
• Implement or secure the implementation of Council decisions relating to legal matters as allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal or relevant Operational Manager.
• Conduct litigation on behalf of the Council, manage such proceedings, and act as the Council's advocate before Courts, inquiries, hearings and tribunals including contested hearings.
• Negotiate and draft contracts, agreements, instruments of governance, and related documents.

Qualifications / Job Specific Requirements

• Attend and advise committees, sub-committees and other groups and panels of the Council as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
• Provide general legal advice to Members and Officers of the Council and to associated bodies, companies and organisations as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
• Implement or secure the implementation of Council decisions relating to legal matters as may be allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal or relevant Operational Manager.
• Conduct litigation on behalf of the Council, be responsible for the care and conduct of such proceedings and act as the Council's advocate before Courts, inquiries, hearings and tribunals including contested hearings.
• Negotiate and draft contracts, agreements, instruments of governance, and related documents.

Benefits

• A personal one-on-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
• Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.
• Terms & Conditions apply.

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is an APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.