The post holder’s will be based within the Authority’s litigation team. Their main responsibilities will be those of an Employment Lawyer. This will include giving advice in relation to Employment Law, policy, governance, conducting litigation; and where necessary and appropriate appearing as advocate for the Council in Court and at tribunals (including the ET)
- To attend and advise such committees, sub-committees and other groups and panels of the Council as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
- Provide general legal advice to Members of the Council and Officers of the Council and to associated bodies, companies and organisations as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
- Implement or secure the implementation of those decisions of the Council relating to legal matters as may be allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal or relevant Operational Manager
- Conduct litigation on behalf of the Council, be responsible for the care and conduct of such proceedings and act as the Council’s advocate before Courts, inquiries, hearings and tribunals including contested hearing.
- Negotiate and draft contracts, agreements, instruments of governance, and the like.
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.
