An opportunity for an Employment Lawyer has become available to work at Durham County Council as part of the Legal and Democratic Services Team. Durham County Council is the 8th Largest Local Authority in the country supported by an experienced and talented legal service. Based in Durham City with excellent transport links our County is a fascinating place to work with rich history and heritage, coastline as well as areas of outstanding natural beauty and a world heritage site on the doorstep. 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. WHAT IS INVOLVED? This motivated highly professional team is looking for an individual committed to excellence to undertake employment work. You will support and assist the Senior Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial Governance) as well as being responsible for their own caseload, providing a professional legal service with support from dedicated Legal Assistants. As an Employment Lawyer, you will be involved in undertaking; Employment matters both contentious and non-contentious including advising on disciplinary and grievance matters, policy reviews, change management processes and TUPE transfers. Pensions matters including attendance at Committee meetings; and undertaking high quality advocacy, representing the Council before courts and tribunals. Previous experience of Employment Law is essential to the role. We encourage you to contact Jennifer Rogers via email at Jennifer.Rogers@durham.gov.uk for an informal discussion about this role. For more information about this role please visit the following link Employment Lawyer WHAT WILL I NEED? You should be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with current practising certificate (will consider those about to qualify having completed all academic stages). Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. OUR OFFER TO YOU We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process. To apply for this vacancy please visit the following link Employment Lawyer. VPRS/161