Public Sector Employment & 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 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.