Solicitor - Governance
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE
- Salary
- Band H, SCP 38 - 43 (£41,881 - £46,845 per annum) (£21.71 - £24.28 per hour)
- Closing date
- 2 Oct 2020
- Reference
- SAND000004854
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
A fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic, pioneering legal team in Sandwell.
We require a Solicitor for a fixed term of 12 months, who can provide advice and assistance on all legal matters in governance law, primarily Freedom of Information, GDPR, Information Rights, but also Elected Member Standards and general advice and guidance to the Data Protection Officer and Monitoring Officer.
This role will require you to be able to advise and guide a wide range of teams across the Council in a professional and timely manner. Experience of Freedom of Information Act and GDPR work is essential, preferably from within a Local Authority. You will be supported by a team of excellent caseworkers and business support officers.
In the heart of the midlands and 10 minutes train ride from the centre of Birmingham, Sandwell is a rapidly expanding, vibrant and diverse place to live, work and play. Flexible working is available and the post will initially be based from home, to be reviewed.
This role would be suitable for an experienced practitioner who can demonstrate the ability to deal with demanding work, with excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients and stakeholders.
Use your skills to benefit the local community and experience a rewarding, fast moving and interesting environment.
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor/Barrister
- Authorised to Practise
If you have any queries about the post please contact Maria Price, Service Manager, Data Protection Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer at Maria_price@sandwell.gov.uk
Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.
Hours
37 hours per week
This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
Supporting documents
Personnel Specification
Information for Applicants
Job Description
Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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