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Part of a forward-thinking and innovative legal team with a reputation for excellent service delivery. The role is diverse and varied, allowing you to work efficiently and proactively, providing advice and support to internal client departments across the Council. The Litigation team comprises a Principal Lawyer, a Criminal Litigation Senior Lawyer, a Civil Litigation Senior Lawyer, a Senior Employment Lawyer, two Assistant Lawyers, and two legal officers. The Legal Department is a robust team of around 50 officers, divided into four sections: Planning & Property, Commercial, Contracts & Procurement, Child Protection, and Litigation (which also includes Adult Social Care and Employment).
Job Responsibility:
Provide valuable legal advice and support on various litigious and potentially litigious matters
Conduct advocacy on behalf of the Council in the County Court
Provide support and resilience for colleagues by occasionally covering hearings in the Magistrates Court on SJP matters
Work efficiently and proactively, providing advice and support to internal client departments across the Council
Requirements:
Extensive experience in all aspects of Civil Litigation within the public sector
Experience in housing, debt recovery, judicial reviews, and business rate disputes
Expertise in advising officers on governance matters
Ability to conduct advocacy on behalf of the Council in the County Court
Ability to occasionally cover hearings in the Magistrates Court on SJP matters
What we offer:
Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays
Sick pay
Local government pension scheme
Access to a range of benefits via Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Home & Electronics schemes
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Take your bank holidays flexibly
Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships
Paid volunteering hours each year
Access to equality, diversity and inclusion network
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards