Employment Lawyer
Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Gorffennaf 2024 |
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Cyflog: | £52,047 i £57,125 bob blwyddyn |
Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
Dyddiad cau: | 25 Gorffennaf 2024 |
Lleoliad: | Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF |
Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
Cwmni: | Surrey County Council |
Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
Cyfeirnod swydd: | SCC/TP/288571/1360_1720102288 |
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The salary range for this role is £52,047 to £57,125 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week, but we will consider applications from candidates looking for part time or flexible hours (subject to a minimum commitment of 28 hours per week).
Are you an admitted Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practicing certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Employment Law? As an Employment Lawyer, you will join a supportive, successful and Lexcel accredited in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. Our team culture is one which is supportive and engaged. If you are interested in developing and enhancing your existing skills whilst undertaking quality and varied work in the area of employment, we'd love to hear from you. The Council adopts an agile working policy with flexible working arrangements which include access to our offices in Reigate, Leatherhead, Weybridge and Woking combined with remote or home working. The team are very approachable (even when working remotely!) so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with. Rewards and Benefits- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service.
- Buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Providing advice on employment law matters to the Council, Surrey Fire and Rescue and Surrey schools
- Working with Human Resources in order to provide practical support and advice on a wide range of matters including disciplinary action, grievances, discrimination, whistleblowing, recruitment matters, restructures, TUPE and exit strategies
- Managing Employment Tribunal cases on behalf of the Council and liaising with ACAS in relation to conciliation
- Deputising for the Senior Solicitor and assisting in the management of external counsel relationships
- Involvement in internal training and legal updates on relevant topics
- You are a Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority
- Experience of employment law in either the private or public sector
- Experience of both contentious and non-contentious matters
- Experience working with clients at all levels
- Ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form