Senior Solicitor (Band 4) - Max Rate

Who You Are We are looking for a qualified legal professional who combines excellent technical employment law expertise with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. You will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities while delivering clear, practical advice to a range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable handling complex cases independently and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to public service outcomes. You will also demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and the ability to work effectively within an agile environment, along with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

What the job involves This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join Westminster City Council's Employment, Criminal and Commercial Litigation (ECCL) Team. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality legal services across a diverse and complex employment law portfolio, providing expert advice and representation on matters that can be high profile, politically sensitive, and financially significant. Working closely with senior officers, elected members, and departmental clients, you will help shape key employment decisions and contribute to the efficient delivery of council services. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, managing a varied caseload, advising on various legal matters, conducting proceedings, drafting legal documentation, instructing counsel, maintaining case records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences
• Commercial and solutions-focused approach
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience advising on employment law matters
• Strong knowledge of local authority employment law
• Ability to manage complex caseloads
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competence in a digital and virtual environment