Senior Lawyer - Employment

at  Peterborough City Council

JOB SUMMARY

Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/01/2025
Advert End Date:
16/02/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House
Salary:
£49,764-£53,895
Vacancy ID:
106272
Closing date:
16 Feb

FURTHER INFORMATION

Are you looking to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative legal team with a reputation for excellent service delivery?
Now is the perfect time to become a part of Peterborough City Council’s Legal Service! Following a recent restructure due to the continued growth in our city, we have several exciting opportunities within our Legal Department for Legal Officers and qualified Lawyers with various specialisms. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic, and innovative individuals to join us on our journey. Let’s make a difference together!

We are seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer with a wealth of experience in all aspects of public sector employment law. In this role, you’ll be a key advisor to our internal HR team, providing guidance on general employment and TUPE-related queries from various client departments. You’ll also support our Adult Social Care colleagues with disputes around direct payment care packages and employment issues.
As a Senior Employment Lawyer, you will sit within our Litigation team which comprises of a Principal Lawyer, a Criminal Litigation Senior Lawyer, a Civil Litigation Senior Lawyer, a Senior Employment Lawyer, two Assistant Lawyers, and two legal officers. This role is diverse and varied, allowing the candidate to work efficiently and proactively, providing advice and support to internal client departments across the Council.