Employment Solicitor (Associate/Senior Associate)
| Role | Employment Solicitor (Associate/Senior Associate) |
|---|---|
| Location | Portsmouth |
| Salary | £DOE, highly competitive |
Our client, a top 50 law firm, are seeking a skilled and dedicated Employment Solicitor to join our clients renowned team as an Associate or Senior Associate, depending on experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and representation to our clients on a wide range of employment law matters.
Our client is a leading legal and professional services business with a dynamic and forward-thinking approach. As a full-service law firm, they are committed to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining a culture of innovation and collaboration. With over 15 offices across the UK, our client offers a range of legal services to individuals and businesses, and are now currently seeking a talented and experienced Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor to join their growing team.
The firm has gone from revenues of circa £10m to almost £150m in just over 10 years, thanks in part to their strong culture and reputation as a premium service provider across the UK, allowing them to continually attract high-calibre legal talent from top 40 law firms.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Requirements:
Legal Advisory Services:
- Provide expert legal advice on various employment law issues, including but not limited to, contracts, policies, disciplinary matters, grievances, and employment tribunal claims.
- Stay abreast of changes in employment legislation and ensure clients are informed of the impact on their business.
Client Management:
- Manage and build strong client relationships, understanding their needs and providing tailored legal solutions.
- Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and hearings, ensuring their interests are protected.
Case Management:
- Manage a varied caseload of employment matters, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
- Draft legal documents, including contracts, settlement agreements, and other employment-related documentation.
Business Development:
- Contribute to the growth of the Employment Law department through proactive business development activities.
- Participate in marketing initiatives, seminars, and client events to raise the profile of the firm’s employment law services.
Team Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Employment Law team and across other departments to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients.
Qualifications:
- Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in employment law.
- Proven experience handling a variety of employment law cases, including tribunal claims.
- Strong understanding of current employment legislation and case law.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Client-focused with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Business development and marketing experience is highly desirable.
Benefits:
- Highly competitive salary
- Strong culture that places great emphasis on its people.
- Enhanced maternity pay and company sick pay
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