Employment and Litigation Solicitor / Barrister

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Employment and Litigation Solicitor / Barrister Contact:

Job Description:

This is an advertisement for a vacancy at Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. LLG is advertising this vacancy on behalf of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.

Are you a qualified Solicitor or Barrister looking for a role that offers challenging legal work, genuine variety and the opportunity to make a real difference to local communities?

Neath Port Talbot Council are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Employment and Litigation Solicitor/Barrister to join our highly respected Legal and Democratic Services Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority, working on a diverse caseload that combines specialist employment law with wider litigation matters.

As a key member of our Litigation Team, you will provide high-quality legal advice and representation across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You will work closely with senior managers, elected members and services across the Council, delivering pragmatic, solution-focused legal advice that supports the delivery of vital public services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for -

• Providing expert legal advice on employment law matters including disciplinary and grievance issues, policies and procedures, workforce change and employment disputes.
• Representing the Council in Employment Tribunals, County Courts, hearings, inquiries, negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Managing a busy and diverse caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment and litigation matters.

For an informal discussion, please contact Mike Shaw (Principal Solicitor) on
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