Borough Solicitor
- Employer
- East Staffordshire Borough Council
- Location
- Burton upon Trent
- Salary
- up to £67,460
- Closing date
- 7 Nov 2021
- Reference
- ESBC000000651
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
Looking for a brilliant opportunity that works to your strengths and provides a little stretch? Join East Staffordshire Borough Council to take up this truly unique opportunity to lead our Legal Services team as Borough Solicitor and be an integral part of decision making at the Council.
Furthermore, if you have an aspiration to be the Monitoring Officer or the Deputy Monitoring Officer, one of these roles could be yours, dependent upon your experience to date. You’ll ensure that the Council, its officers and its members maintain the highest standards of conduct when fulfilling its lawful obligations, functions and delivering the Corporate Plan priorities, by exercising sound judgement in the public interest.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will personally advise and arrange delivery of legal advice to the Council on a wide range of legal and governance matters, particularly those areas of importance or complex in nature. The role also represents the Council at local authority proceedings such as planning enquiries, magistrates and county courts and other inquiries, including disciplinary hearings and tribunals. Supervising a small team, this interesting and varied role also encompasses being the Council’s Data Protection Officer, and has responsibility for the Asset Management function too
We are looking for qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 5 years relevant legal post-qualification experience, ideally in a local government environment.
You will have strong communication skills to be confident in advising committees and other public meetings, and be able to communicate effectively with both officers and elected members.
Our attractive benefit package includes the Local Government Pension Scheme; flexible working hours; homeworking; free car parking, and payment of professional fees.
Supporting documents
A letter from Chief Executive
Job Description
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East Staffordshire Borough Council aims to recruit and retain the most talented people to enable us to deliver high quality services for our residents. A career with East Staffordshire Borough Council offers rewarding and challenging opportunities in a wide range of roles, and the chance to make a difference to the lives of local people. As an employee of East Staffordshire Borough Council you will have access to a range of benefits including flexible working, opportunities to learn and develop new skills and leisure activity discounts. Further information regarding the numerous benefits and rewards associated with working for us can be found on this page Benefits and Rewards
About East Staffordshire
East Staffordshire is a great mix of town and country. The capital of the National Forest, the St George’s Park FA Centre and a rich brewing heritage can all be found in the borough, as can beautiful countryside and interesting villages. The Council offices and Town Hall are based in Burton upon Trent.
Equality & Diversity
The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and further details of our commitment to Equality and Diversity can be found on this page Equality and Diversity
Learning and Development
We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our workforce to meet the current and future needs of the organisation. Further details of learning and development opportunities can be found on this page Learning and Development
How To Apply
Details of how to complete an application, can be found on this page How to apply
- Website
- http://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01283 508708
- Location
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East Staffordshire Borough Council
Town Hall
King Edward Place
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2EB
United Kingdom
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