Employment Solicitor (Remote) needed, £23.55ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1525500 We are looking for an employment Solicitor. This may be remote but we will need to discuss this with a suitable candidate. To attend and advise such committees, sub-committees and other groups and panels of the Council as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal. Provide general legal advice to Members of the Council and Officers of the Council and to associated bodies, companies and organisations as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal. Implement or secure the implementation of those decisions of the Council relating to legal matters as may be allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal or relevant Operational Manager Conduct litigation on behalf of the Council, be responsible for the care and conduct of such proceedings and act as the Council’s advocate before Courts, inquiries, hearings and tribunals including contested hearing. Negotiate and draft contracts, agreements, instruments of governance, and the like Prepare matters and papers for any form of legal or quasi legal proceedings and undertake any statutory or administrative task ordinarily required of Legal Services by the Council. Deal with disputes and complaints. Keep abreast of developments in the law and to advise the Council through the Director of Governance and Legal Services from time to time on such matters as will impinge upon its functions. Assist in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Council To support the work of senior staff and assist the work of junior staff on legal issues This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.