Solicitor - Corporate and Democratic

4 weeks ago


Lewes East Sussex, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

Do you have a proven track record ofproviding legal advice and conducting case work across a range of issues affecting Local Government? If so we have a unique opportunity to work at the centre of East Sussex County Council, reporting directly to the Monitoring Officer and ensuring that the highest standards of corporate governance are maintained by the Council.

This role works at the heart of the County Council, with responsibility for providing advice to Members and senior officers about decision-making, effective corporate governance, appeals andcomplaints. You will support the Council's Monitoring Officer, helping to ensure that the Council makes lawful decisions and is acting in the best interests of the local community.

We are looking for a practising Solicitor/Barristerwho is able to understand and interpret Local Government legislation and procedures, providing prompt and accurate legal advice on a range of matters to both County Councillors and officers. You must be able to communicate complex legal matters to a wide audience, to research and analyse the law and guidance related to a range of situations and apply it to the County Council. You should be able to work both independently and collaboratively, managing a varied portfolio of tasks.

Candidates should apply for the role by submitting aCVand cover letter which sets out how they meet all the essentialcriteria, as detailed in the person specification.

Interviews will take place in person in County Hall in Lewes, during the week commencing 13May.If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Philip Baker, Assistant Chief Executive at philip.baker@eastsussex.gov.uk to request aphone call.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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