Further Information An opportunity for a passionate lawyer has become available to work at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council as part of the Legal Services team.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic lawyer who shares our values, ambition and culture, to provide legal advice and support to the wider Council teams working in the Adult and Litigation team. The work is wide ranging and covers the following legal areas: -
1. Adult social care
2. Education including admission appeals and independent review panels
3. SEND
4. Criminal prosecutions
5. Regulatory services including licensing
You will work with the Lead Solicitor and other members of the Adult and Litigation team and with colleagues in the Council’s wider legal team, across all areas of work covered by the team.
You will be responsible for your own caseload, providing a professional legal service with support from our dedicated team of Legal Officers.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in one or more of the areas of law covered by the Adult and Litigation team.
We are looking for a highly skilled lawyer with experience in adult, education and/or litigation law. You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEx lawyer with a current practising certificate (though we will consider those about to qualify having completed all academic stages).
You will also need:
6. Knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, procedures and good practice.
7. Good organisation and communication skills.
8. Enthusiasm and passion to deliver an excellent service to our client.
We actively promote a positive work/life balance and support wellbeing. We offer flexible hybrid working, a friendly and supportive working environment and a wealth of interesting work.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Jackson, Lead Solicitor on 01642 526315 or Natalie Hodgson, Senior Lawyer on 01642 528777.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
9. A competitive salary from £38,220 up to £50,269
10. 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
11. Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
12. Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
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