Employment Lawyer (12 months fixed term contract) K Plocki

at  London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

ABOUT THIS JOB

To undertake and manage a full caseload of legal work in the area of Employment Law and progress to conclusion.
Carry out research and provide legal advice, and negotiate and agree, draft, prepare and process legal agreements and documents, and all other necessary and appropriate documentation associated with matters in the area of Employment Law.
Provide legal support to the Council to enable and facilitate the provision of high-quality legal service.
Prepare, negotiate, draft and agree routine legal documentation and forms, and all documentation associated with the legal process, including briefs, pleadings, claim forms, affidavits, witness statements and so forth.
Provide legal advice in relation to and prepare formal Legal Implications for reports under the supervision of the Principal Employment Lawyer, to relevant committees, panels, working parties and other meetings as required.
Undertaking advocacy such as directions appointments and applications for order by consent, case management discussions and hearings appropriate to experience.
To actively undertake fee generated work.
To work/share with the team out of hours cover over holiday periods
Undertake cross working with other teams within specialised areas.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POST

Qualified Solicitor or barrister or equivalent e.g. FILEX or
Other post Graduate qualification in the relevant legal area or discipline.

ABOUT US

As an LBBD employee you’ll have access to high street savings, supermarkets, cashback incentives travel and holiday discounts; discounts at restaurants and cinemas; local, national, and seasonal offers; and a wide range of better-than-public deals through our Wider Wallet scheme.
You’ll also have access to an Employee Assistance Programme; this offers a little extra support to manage life’s everyday challenges; both work and personal. The EAP is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provides free, impartial, confidential information and support to help you gain a better work-life balance.
Flexible working
The role is open to flexible working unless there is a practical or operational reason that you must work set hours and times, you would need to discuss this with your manager before anything is agreed. Other key benefits include: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) As a member of the LGPS you will get a pension paid to you when you retire as well as being entitled to other benefits such as life insurance cover, a pension for your family if you die whilst employed by the council, payments if you have to retire due to ill-health.
Diversity and Inclusivity
To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services we deliver. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds including from the LGBTQ+ community, genders, ages, disabilities, faiths/beliefs and candidates from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Please refer the Job description for details