Principal Solicitor - Employment

The Solicitor responsible for all legal matters relating to employment matters on behalf of the Council. To provide robust advice, assistance and support in a timely manner to the relevant service areas as and when required. To provide advice, assistance and support in a timely manner to the relevant service areas (Schools Service and Human Resources) as and when required in connection with contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.

To advice upon and conduct litigation in relation to Court/Tribunal matters from inception to conclusion.

• Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives


• Thorough knowledge of employment law (procedure and practice)


• Highly organised, conscientious and hard working


• Demonstrate a responsive and effective customer focused approach, with good and clear communication, advocacy and negotiating skills.


• An excellent track record of building internal and external relationships which deliver.


• Work independently and as part of a team.


• Working to deadlines and under pressure.