Employment Lawyer

at  Surrey County Council

SHORTLISTING CRITERIA

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• 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

We welcome applications from candidates with private sector experience with transferable skills and knowledge who are interested in working within local government.
If you are looking for a role which is varied and interesting, with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below.

OUR VALUES

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS ROLE IS £50,047 - £55,125 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).
The Council adopts an agile working policy with flexible working arrangements which include access to our offices in Reigate, Leatherhead and Weybridge 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.
If you are an admitted Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Employment Law, we have a great opportunity for a new Lawyer to join our fantastic Legal Services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

You will carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include:

• 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 will have the opportunity to join our Lawyers Career Scheme which will allow for accelerated career and salary progression based on performance. You will be supported through training, regular supervision and development plans to continue learning and developing your expertise and so achieve successful progression through the career scheme.