Public Sector Employment & Litigation Solicitor (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Agile hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Career progression

Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice

Relocation scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council is recruiting an Employment and Litigation Solicitor/Barrister to join the Legal and Democratic Services Team. The role offers challenging work across employment law and wider litigation, with opportunities to influence local services and communities.

You will provide high-quality legal advice, draft critical documents and represent the Council in tribunals and courts, while collaborating with senior managers and services across the Council.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with current practising certificate, or a qualified barrister.
• Experience in employment law, litigation and advocacy.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment law and related matters.
• Represent the Council in tribunals, courts, hearings and ADR processes.
• Manage a varied caseload of employment and litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, statements, agreements and reports.
• Support the wider litigation team with research and legislation interpretation.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Legal advocacy

Drafting & advising

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor with Practising Certificate

Barrister registered at the Bar

Job description

Neath Port Talbot Council is recruiting an Employment and Litigation Solicitor/Barrister to join the Legal and Democratic Services Team. The role offers challenging work across employment law and wider litigation, with opportunities to influence local services and communities.

You will provide high-quality legal advice, draft critical documents and represent the Council in tribunals and courts, while collaborating with senior managers and services across the Council.