Lawyer/senior Lawyer Education/sen

Bradford, United Kingdom

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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Job Description

Job Introduction
A market supplement of 15% for 12 months is available to senior lawyers, who will be lawyers with substantial experience and knowledge in this area of law.
37 hours per week - part time work may be available
Hybrid office arrangements are available, allowing working from home and office.
Here in Bradford, great things happen. A vibrant community, innovative businesses, and institutions make up our large, young, and diverse city. At the heart of the north, the district possesses unmatched potential, a growing pipeline of talent, and an exceptional quality of life. A thriving urban district with award-winning public realm, but two-thirds rural, with beautiful landscapes and open spaces on its doorstep, the district offers opportunities for leisure and lifestyle.
We are looking to recruit education/SEN lawyers (solicitors, barristers or CILEX qualified) to work in our Education Employment and Litigation team.
The right candidates will:

Be able to build upon their existing knowledge and experience
Have the benefit of working as part of a friendly and supportive team, be offered support and supervision whilst contributing to the delivery of high quality legal services in relation to education law, including SEN
Be offered opportunities to develop an understanding of local government law and practices.

How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Andrew Machin or Joanne Gleeson
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Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.