BCP Council
Employment Solicitor/Lawyer - Maternity Cover
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Job Offer for Maternity Cover
This post is offered on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover (12 months or until the employee returns). The successful candidate will undertake the full range of duties associated with the role and work as part of a supportive and experienced legal team.
Starting salary for this role is £44,075 (pro rata for part-time colleagues) (plus a local market supplement of £8,223 at the start of the band)
This role sits within a well-defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception, all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward-thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.
Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.
Role Purpose
To provide high-quality, timely, and accurate legal advice and support to officers, members, and clients, ensuring that Legal Services contributes effectively to the delivery of organisational priorities.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of matters relevant to the post-holder’s area of law.
- Provide clear and accurate legal advice to officers and clients on routine to complex matters.
- Support senior colleagues on more complex or high-risk cases as required.
- Manage a busy caseload.
- Represent the Council in legal proceedings commensurate with the role’s level of responsibility.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, and best practice.
- Contribute to training sessions and updates for officers and clients where appropriate.
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Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Ability to provide practical and solution-focused advice.
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Confidence in working independently while recognising when to seek support.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy local government environment to meet deadlines as required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Specific Qualifications And Experience
- Qualified solicitor or barrister or Chartered Legal Executive.
- Post-qualification experience in a relevant area of law.
- Understanding of local government or public sector work (desirable).
- Ability to negotiate and influence in day-to-day legal matters.
Job Requirements
Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion regarding the Employment position, please contact:
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- Daniel Crossland on 01202 123738 or daniel.crossland@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
- Interim Head of Legal Services Johanne McNamara: Johanne.McNamara@bcpcouncil.gov.uk on 01202 127633
Additional Information
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career-defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous, and inclusive place for generations to come.
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Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at [Employee benefits | Working for BCP](link to careers page)
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