Senior Employment Solicitor WCC622335

Citywest Homes; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor to provide legal advice on Employment, Civil and Criminal litigation. This role includes representing the Council in various legal proceedings and contributing to a culture of improvement and employee development. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of civil law and strong negotiation skills. Flexible working patterns are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent qualification.
• Solid knowledge of civil litigation and case law.
• Experience dealing with Employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Employment and Criminal matters.
• Assist senior colleagues on complex cases.
• Represent the Council in legal proceedings.

Skills

Effective legal advice

Negotiating and drafting settlement agreements

Strong verbal and written communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

Overview

Senior Employment Solicitor in our Employment, Criminal and Commercial Litigation Team. You will contribute to people across Westminster by providing effective and efficient legal advice on Employment, Civil and Criminal litigation, reporting to and assisting senior colleagues on high profile, politically sensitive and financially weighted cases.

You will lead your cases with minimal supervision, conduct proceedings and appear as an advocate on behalf of the Council in Chambers, Courts, Tribunals, Inquiries and Inquests. You will adopt a detail-oriented, customer-centric approach and help drive continuous improvement, service excellence and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient legal advice on matters relating to Employment, Civil and Criminal litigation.
• Report to, liaise with and assist senior colleagues on high profile, politically sensitive and financially weighted cases.
• Lead cases with minimal supervision and represent the Council in Chambers, Courts, Tribunals, Inquiries and Inquests.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, service excellence and employee development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX (or equivalent).
• Solid knowledge of civil litigation and case law.
• Demonstrable experience dealing with and advising on Employment matters, and negotiating and drafting settlement agreements.
• Previous experience in local government is useful; representation at courts, tribunals and inquiries is desirable.
• Personal attributes: diplomatic, enterprising and communicative with strong verbal and written communication skills; able to explain complex legal issues to non-specialist colleagues and stakeholders; flexible, agile and solutions-focused with a customer-centric approach.

About Westminster and Diversity

Westminster City Council is committed to an inclusive workplace and to recruiting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and aim to represent the communities in Westminster at all levels.

We operate positive action provisions under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from a Global Majority background where two candidates of equal merit are considered. If you are from a Global Majority background, you can self-declare this to the hiring manager as part of our positive action commitments.

We support Care Leavers in the workplace; Care Leavers seeking their first job and who meet essential criteria will be invited to interview as part of our scheme.

Westminster is committed to achieving a Fairer Westminster, building a more inclusive city where residents, workers and visitors from all backgrounds feel welcome and safe.

Working Pattern and Benefits

As a forward-thinking Council, we offer flexible working patterns and Agile working arrangements.