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Education and Employment Lawyer

Employer
Harrow Council
Location
Harrow, London (Greater)
Salary
£36,555 to £51,111
Closing date
1 Oct 2018

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Education and Employment Lawyer

Salary from £36,555 to £51,111 (career graded post)  

Would you like to undertake varied, high quality work with like minded, supportive colleagues who are committed to making a difference?

We are recruiting Education and Employment Lawyers/Senior Lawyers to our Adults, Education & Employment Team at HB Public Law.  We currently deliver education and employment services across 6 Local Authority areas.  You will join a team based mainly in Harrow.

The role provides excellent career progression in a supportive and collaborative environment.  Applications are welcomed from NQ through to experienced lawyers with an interest in Education and Employment law.  Experience in at least one of these areas is essential.  Candidates from both the public and private sector are encouraged to apply for this position. Full and part time/job share applications are considered.

About the position

The successful candidate will carry a varied caseload dealing with matters including: 

  • Employment tribunals, employment advice and contract drafting
  • Advice, representation and training in respect of SEN/education matters
  • Advice to schools
  • Advice to local authorities on education dutuies
  • Judicial reviews and public law duties

Full details can be found in the role profile.   

About you

HBPL is an innovative and ambitious legal service committed to the public sector and we seek lawyers who embody this approach. The successful candidate will be a team player who takes pride in delivering a high quality service and is able to work under pressure.

Applications

The deadline for all applications is Monday 22nd October 2018, You may apply either by emailing your CV to Lena.patel@harrow.gov.uk or by application via the Harrow Council website https://harrow.advorto.com/search.aspx?l=HarrowCouncil

The role is a career graded post encompassing grades G10, G11 and MG1. Successful candidates who meet the threshold criteria for the relevant grade, as set out in the role profile, will be placed at the entry point for that grade. Internal applications for advancement to the next grade are considered on an annual basis.

Find out more

We are holding a recruitment open evening on Tuesday 16th October 2018 from 4pm until 8pm at Harrow Civic Centre.  Come along to find out more about the role, meet future colleagues and see our Harrow offices.  Application by CV will be accepted on the evening.

Alternatively if you would like a conversation about the opportunity please call our team leader Sharon Clarke on 020 8424 1291.

Company

Harrow is one of London's most economic, culturally diverse and vibrant suburbs. It is an area that combines the fast pace of a lively business and commercial centre with the peace and quiet of the countryside. Harrow has a range of shopping facilities, plus sport and leisure activities to suit all tastes. As an employee at Harrow Council you can partake in the following:

  • Flexible working
  • Annual leave
  • Health and well-being programme
  • Staff benefit scheme
  • Learning and development
  • Pension scheme

 

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