Hybrid Public Sector Employment & Litigation Solicitor

NPT Pass; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme with 2

Discounted gym membership

Excellent development opportunities

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking an experienced Employment and Litigation Solicitor/Barrister to join the Legal and Democratic Services Team. You will handle a diverse caseload, delivering high-quality, pragmatic legal advice across employment and wider litigation matters.

The role offers agile hybrid working arrangements, generous leave and professional development within a supportive team. Welsh not required, relocation options may apply.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Barrister

Job description

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking an experienced Employment and Litigation Solicitor/Barrister to join the Legal and Democratic Services Team. You will handle a diverse caseload, delivering high-quality, pragmatic legal advice across employment and wider litigation matters.

The role offers agile hybrid working arrangements, generous leave and professional development within a supportive team. Welsh not required, relocation options may apply.