Lawyer

Your role and responsibilities

• Are you ready to put your legal expertise to work in a role that truly matters? Join our Legal Team where every day brings fresh challenges and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
• As a Lawyer, you'll be at the forefront of diverse legal matters from representing the council in all matters relating to civil litigation and dispute resolution or criminal/enforcement litigation. Your keen research abilities and exceptional drafting skills won't just be appreciated they'll be essential as you become the crucial bridge between professionals and stakeholders.
• This isn't just about legal expertise; it's about communication mastery. You will transform complex legal concepts into clear guidance, whether in writing or in person. You'll thrive in an environment where multiple cases demand your attention and precise prioritisation skills.
• Your expertise will extend to guiding the Council through complex issues. You'll represent the Council in proceedings while ensuring our policies remain legally sound and up-to-date.
• Enforcement Lawyer
• As an enforcement lawyer, your will be acting on behalf of the Council on a range of matters, including but not limited to, prosecutions and enforcement relating to Trading Standards, Fire and Rescue Services, Planning and Fraud.
• Disputes Lawyer
• As a lawyer within the disputes team, you will be acting on behalf of the Council on a wide range of matters, including debt recovery, judicial review, insurance litigation, personal injury litigation, contract-related disputes and contentious administrative/public law.
• By joining our team, you'll deliver high-quality legal services while continuously developing your expertise in a supportive professional environment that values growth and excellence.
• You can join us as a Lawyer at either Grade 6 (£40,777 per annum) or Grade 7 (£53,788 per annum) depending on your experience and pro rata for part time.
• For the Grade 6 role, you will need:
• To be a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive.
• Honours degree (preferably in law), or significant experience as a Lawyer.
• Post- graduate level qualification in law or equivalent experience (Desirable).
• For the Grade 7 role, you will need:
• 3+ years of legal experience since qualification, and/or the ability to demonstrate relevant legal skills, ability and 3 years+ experience as a solicitor, barrister or legal executive, in the designated legal discipline(s).