Permanent Position
Full Time 37 hours per week
Devon County Council are looking for a lawyer of at least 4 years PQE, with litigation and employment law experience to join the Legal team.
This is a chance to enjoy a truly varied range of cases for an organisation whose focus is to work with and for the local community. It is often said but any two days are rarely the same.
In this unique role you will manage a varied criminal litigation caseload including Trading Standards, education, highways and planning enforcement prosecutions, as well as civil litigation cases covering such areas as SEN, education, highways and debt recovery. In addition, you will have the opportunity to provide advice on a range of Employment Law matters including disciplinary cases and addressing grievances, whistleblowing and Equality Act implications in staffing issues, TUPE and policy development as well as defending the Council in Employment Tribunal claims.
We are looking for somebody who has experience of criminal litigation, as well as a good working knowledge of some of the other abovementioned areas of law. You must be willing to learn new areas of law to be able to provide fast paced legal advice on a range of legal topics. You will also have the opportunity to conduct your own advocacy as required by your cases. Previous Local Government experience is desirable but not essential, however you must demonstrate that you have a keen interest in working in the public sector.
When completing the “Supporting Statement” section of the Application, please ensure that you have addressed the above-mentioned responsibilities.
What's in it for you?
Aside from the fulfilling day-to-day job, you'll benefit from our pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme. You'll be living and working one of the most beautiful parts of country with the option to work from home when suitable. There are development opportunities in this role and potential to increase your annual leave based on years of service.
To find out more about legal services at Devon please go to https://new.devon.gov.uk/workingfordevon/work-in/professional-and-support-roles/legal-services/
Benefits:
We offer an attractive package of benefits, including:
For an informal discussion please contact Hazel Union on 01392 383 000
(Prospective applicants only please, no advertisers)
Job Description
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Job Applicants Privacy Notice