Litigation Solicitor

5 days ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Southampton City Council Full time £52,413 - £58,865 per year

Have you got what it takes to drive and support change across three ambitious, innovative and transforming Councils?

The Southampton Fareham and Havant Legal Services Partnership is an outcome focused service recognised for its dedication to improving the communities in which we live and work and delivering professional excellence.

We provide strategic and professional advice and services covering all aspects of local government law.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing team during a period of significant transformation and major project delivery within the Councils supported by the Legal Partnership.

We have a vacancy for a litigation solicitor to join the Litigation Team with a focus on civil litigation. In addition the role will also involve prosecutions for the regulatory arms of all three Councils together with Licensing and some employment work.

To be considered you should be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. Evidence of public sector and/ or relevant private practice work experience is highly desirable. In addition, you will be required to 'hit the ground running' with an enabling and positive approach to finding solutions to complex problems and working flexibly across a multi skilled team supporting colleagues regardless of the area of law supported is essential.

What We Can Offer You
Salary:
The salary band for this role is £52,413 - £58,865. The
starting salary is £52,413
with annual progression through the salary bands.

Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.

  • Excellent
  • Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
  • Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
  • Flexible working options (role-dependent)
  • Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
  • Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
  • Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
  • Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
  • Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
  • Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
  • Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
  • Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

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