[Hiring] Employment Lawyer @Spinwell Global

Role Description

Spinwell is recruiting for an Employment Lawyer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

• Assist in the management of a group of lawyers in identified work areas according to business need.
• Provide leadership, supervision, direction, and expert legal advice to the County Council, its members, officers, and committees.
• Contribute to the wider management of Legal Services and model the council’s values and behaviours across the service.
• Manage a full, varied, and demanding caseload and deliver innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
• Support and deliver both personally and through assisting in the management of the team and its resources.
• Undertake and/or manage advocacy where required.
• Support the Monitoring Officer in advising the County Council of any illegality or procedural default.
• Contribute to the training of staff within the Council to ensure they are kept up to date with the law and emerging issues.

Qualifications

• Solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practise in England and Wales.
• Experience of or an aptitude for advocacy.
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification plus substantial experience at a senior management level in a specialist area.
• Knowledge of change management, project management, and continuous improvement.
• Authoritative knowledge of work practices, processes, and procedures relevant to the role.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computerised business systems.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Wide experience in leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing staff.

Company Description

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position.

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