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Employment Lawyer

Employer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
4 Ednam Road, Dudley, West Midlands
Salary
£39,881 to £42,822 pro rata
Closing date
29 Jul 2021
Reference
DUDLEY000006400

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Legal
Contract Type
Part time permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Part-Time

Job Details

Dudley MBC is a Community Council rich in history and is very focused on regeneration and reinvesting itself to meet challenges of the future, forming part of the West Midlands Combined Authority.  Legal Services continues to be accredited to Lexcel, the Law Society’s standard for excellence in Legal Practice Management and Client Care.

The Council requires a qualified Solicitor/Barrister with experience in Employment Law. Must be able to work independently and as part of a much wider team, working cross-directorate and with external bodies. Experience in local government is essential together with good communication skills and the ability to manage large caseload.

Part Time/Permanent

Two posts available – 18.5 hours and 29 hours per week

Salary: Grade 11 (SCP 36-39) (£39,486-£42,398 pro rata)

Location: 4 Ednam Road, Dudley/working from home

We have an opportunity available for two experienced Employment Solicitor/Barristers within Legal Services Corporate and Litigation Team on a part time, permanent basis.  One post will be for two and half days (18.5 hours) per week and the other post will be for four days per week (29 hours). 

The successful candidate will, amongst other things, deal with employment law matters, manage caseloads, prepare court bundles and settlement agreements and provide legal advice to the Council’s officers and Elected Members.

The successful applicant will be able to work within the Council's Flexible Working Policy, subject to the business needs of the Council being fulfilled.

For further information or an informal chat, please contact: Mandy Wilcox on 01384 815310 or via email: mandy.wilcox@dudley.gov.uk

NB: We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertising date if a large number of applications are received.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/20563/help/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities.  We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark

• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services

• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people

• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums

• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
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Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 2AA
United Kingdom

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