Education (SEN), Employment, Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor, Northallerton
Salary: £35,745 up to £48,474 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time/ 37 hours
Locations: Flexibility over agreeing which one of our Council Offices locations the role is based from with hybrid working opportunities and a requirement to cover the North Yorkshire area for hearings and meetings.
Close date: 6th October 2024
We are looking for a Education (SEN), Employment, Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor to join our supportive team and provide legal support on a range of legal matters related to the Council. We welcome applications from backgrounds in any of the above disciplines as training will be provided as required to ensure the successful candidate can cover all areas of practice.
The role
In this diverse and fast-paced role, you will assist the Legal Manager (Peoples Services) and the Education/Employment/Litigation team to provide a comprehensive legal service to the Council, Directorates, Committees, and Members. A significant aspect of the role involves legal advice and representation within Tribunal on a diverse portfolio of Special Educational Needs & Disability law. Additionally, there will be a requirement to offer advice in relation to Employment Teams and Litigation on litigious matters such as Employment Tribunals and debt recovery. Training and support will be provided as required to ensure you can meet all needs of the service and First North Law.
Our Team
Our Legal Service is part of a sizeable Legal and Democratic Services (‘LDS’) within the Central Services Directorate consisting of more than 60 lawyers. We provide a range of services to the County of North Yorkshire, supporting the provision of a comprehensive and efficient legal service to the Directorates, the Council’s Executive, full Council, Committees, Members, and external clients.
First North Law generates revenue for the Council by offering traded legal services to external clients. The nature of the work requires a flexible and versatile approach as it will change in response to the changing needs of the Council and its developing initiatives. The post is required to work with colleagues and Members at every level within the organisation, with external clients and partners, and to manage the performance of staff within its responsibility.
The budget of the service is partly dependent on income from external sources, and the post must play its part in ensuring successful income generation and compliance with Law Society Professional Standards. To be successful, you must hold a Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent qualification, and ideally have demonstrable knowledge of law in civil litigation and debt recovery, and preferably Special Educational Needs and Education. Knowledge or experience of working in Local Authority is advantageous but not essential; we welcome applications from the private sector.
Flexible Working Opportunities
As an organisation, we strongly believe in promoting a work-life balance. With flexible working opportunities and modern technology, you will be able to deliver your role to suit both your personal and our business needs. Our core hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00, but with our flexible arrangement, you may work your contracted hours around your personal circumstances with the additional benefit of collating flexi hours. There will be a requirement to work from the office at times.
Benefits for Working for Us
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a strong and supportive team. We offer exceptional company benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes in technology, professional qualifications, and green car schemes. You will benefit from a variety of competitive employee rewards such as generous leave entitlement and local government pension scheme. More information is found in our Total Rewards Brochure.
Key Dates
Close date: 6th October 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 14th or 21st October 2024
Venue for Interview: County Hall, Northallerton or via Teams/Zoom
This is a politically restricted post as defined by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We also expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £48,474.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
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