Senior Employment Lawyer

Bury Council • Greater Manchester, ENG, United Kingdom • 2w ago

Job Description

Senior Employment Lawyer

Permanent, hybrid working with access to Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.5% employer contribution.

This is an exciting time to be joining Bury Council; a growing council and a growing legal services team playing a vital role in supporting the council's vision. The legal team at Bury is a supportive environment in which to develop skills and knowledge to ensure high quality legal representation for the Council across all its services. Colleagues and the management team offer great support to every member of the team.

As Senior Employment Lawyer you’ll act as the key legal business partner, supporting a wide range of matters with regards to employee relations across the Council and the wider community.

The role:

Advise Officers, Councillors and maintained schools on all aspects of employment law
Draft and negotiate settlement agreements
Handle employment claims and draft legal responses
Support TUPE arrangements and handle any issues as they arise
You will be regarded as the employment expert, and will be called upon for guidance on internal policies and procedures

About you:

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive
Excellent negotiator, with first rate communication skills at all levels of seniority
Experience providing advice regarding employment law

Rewarding you:

Competitive salary and a generous leave allowance.
Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance.
Local Government Pension Scheme, with a significant 19.5% employer contribution.
Access to our Employee Support Programme for personal and professional well-being.
Continued professional development to ensure long-term career growth.
Remuneration: £49,498 - £50,512 per annum

For more information about this opportunity or about working for Bury Council, please visit our recruitment microsite:

http://www.be-part-of-bury.com/