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Employment Lawyer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
18/02/2020
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 03/03/2020 23:59
Salary:
A starting salary of £ 36,876 - £40,760 per annum
Allowances:
36876
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Legal
Vacancy ID:
196097
Employment Location:
County Hall
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
3 Mar
Further Information
Employment Lawyer
37 hours per week
CLOSING DATE 03/03/2020 at midnight

The Council  
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.  
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here:  http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working  

The Service
The Council’s in-house Legal Services Team seek to recruit an experienced and knowledgeable employment  lawyer.

The role
You will have experience in advising clients on a full range of employment law issues  such as TUPE, discrimination legislation and unfair dismissal as well as litigating  such cases in the Employment Tribunal.
You will also oversee settlement  agreements. Your role will involve delivering tailored advice to tight deadlines and  liaising closely with instructing officers with regard to all areas of employment law.
This role offers an opportunity to work at the heart of Local Government and you will  join the Corporate and Governance team within Legal Services.
A qualified solicitor  or barrister or fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holding a current practising  certificate, you will bring plenty of in-depth knowledge in the areas of employment.
With relevant experience in this area, you will advise and communicate with in-house  clients and colleagues.
You will have an eye for detail and good organisational skills  which will enable you to carry a substantial workload.
Flexible and innovative in your  approach, you will help us to positively develop new areas of practice.  

We are offering:  
- A starting salary of £ 36,876 - £40,760 per annum (Band 9)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)
- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
- Flexible working arrangements   

If you would like to be part of a dynamic, busy and friendly team committed to providing an excellent legal service in this vital area of work we would very much like to hear from you.
If you require further information about the position please contact Helen Lancaster, Principal Solicitor on 01670 623323 or via e-mail at helen.lancaster@northumberland.gov.uk or Liam Henry, Legal Services Manager on  01670 623324 or liam.henry@northumberland.gov.uk

To view the Job Description and Personal Specification and further guidance on completing your application and information about our equality and diversity initiatives, please see attached.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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