Employment Law Solicitor

3 hours ago

Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time
Employment Lawyer Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our team at Essex County Council. As a qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal advice and services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide timely and accurate legal advice on employment law matters, including claims at Employment Tribunal level and appellate court level.
  • Deliver outcomes against the business plan for legal services, supporting the Council's Organisation Strategy and vision.
  • Act as a legal practitioner and advocate, providing specialist advice and support to colleagues within the team.
  • Support the development of current and future business opportunities, promoting the Essex Legal Services' vision to the external market.
  • Build strong working relationships across the team, the Council, schools, other local authorities, and the private sector to ensure a quality advice service is provided to customers.
Requirements:
  • Qualified solicitor/barrister with current membership of the Law Society or Bar Standards Board.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development, 2 years post-qualified experience, and expert knowledge in relevant professional areas.
  • Experience of working within a legal setting in a politically sensitive environment, providing high-quality advice to a wide range of clients.
  • Experience of a full range of employment law matters, including dealing with employment tribunals, unfair dismissal claims, discrimination matters, disciplinary and grievances, capability issues, and TUPE.
  • Commercial awareness with sufficient professional credibility to maintain the existing client base.
Benefits:
  • Healthcare and Dental Plans at corporate rates.
  • Discounts and benefits at many local and national outlets, including supermarkets, shopping, restaurants, technology purchases, and holidays.
  • Discounts across Essex County Council's businesses, including Country Park Membership, ACL, and more.
  • Generous holiday and special leave allowances, including the option to purchase extra holiday.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Life Assurance of three times annual salary.
  • Employee wellbeing and counselling.
  • Travel discounts & season ticket loans.
  • Learning and Development opportunities, coaching & mentoring.
  • Payment of professional fees for approved professions.
  • Eye care vouchers.

As part of employment with Essex County Council, you will be required to register with the DBS update service if your role requires a DBS check. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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