Litigation Lawyer (Corporate Governance)Trafford Town Hall, Manchester, M32 0TH – hybrid workingContract: PermanentFull time (36 hours)Overview of the Litigation Lawyer roleSellick Partnership is excited to be partnering with Trafford Council who are currently looking for a Litigation Lawyer to join their busy Litigation Legal Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Litigation Lawyer who is willing to join a lively, prosperous local authority in a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged.Key responsibilities of the Litigation Lawyer will includeThe Litigation Legal Team sits alongside a Corporate Legal Team and covers wide and vast areas of law, providing the postholder an opportunity to learn and develop new skills and expertise in the following areas: Criminal and Civil Litigation including advocacy n Licensing law and public protection n Employment law n Enforcement of regulatory matters, including prosecutions (Environmental Health, Food Safety, Health and Safety and Work, Licensing, Planning and Trading Standards)n Anti-social behaviour and community safety n Local Authority Housing n National Non-Domestic Rates litigation n Commercial disputes n GDPR, Data Protection and Freedom of Information n Local Government law and procedures
Required experience/qualifications of the Litigation Lawyer position will includeYou will be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Lawyer / Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holding a current practising certificate n Representing Legal Services team at committee meetings and also representing the council’s interests with external organisations n Supporting the Principal Solicitors, Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer as required n Possessing up-to-date knowledge in respect of national trends, policy, legislation, guidelines, initiatives and best practice in Legal and Local Government n Communicating and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, building partnerships and productive working relationships to achieve shared objectivesYou will need to have experience in drafting and will be skilled at drafting legal documentation
This is a fantastic opportunity to join this Manchester-based Local Authority. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. How to apply for the Litigation Lawyer positionIf you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Litigation Lawyer opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Emily Hawksworth in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more.…