Employment Law Solicitor
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, paid Christmas leave, opportunities to fundraise for local charities, invitations to major sporting and live events in the area and more!
Unity Resourcing is working with a well-established law firm to recruit an experienced Employment Law Solicitor (5+ years’ PQE) to lead and develop its Employment team.
This is a standout opportunity to join a firm with a national reputation for employment law and a diverse client base that includes major organisations, high-profile businesses and private individuals.
Responsibilities include:
* Providing commercial result driven legal advice on day-to-day employment issues (both contentious and non-contentious)
* HR Support
* Employment disputes and tribunal representation
* Settlement Agreements
* Director’s Service Agreements
* Contracts and Handbooks
* TUPE
* Mediation and workplace Mediation
* Independent investigations
* Training and seminars
* Restrictive covenant advice
The successful candidate will be able to deliver an exceptional level of service to existing clients, contribute to the development of new client relationships, and manage complex and high-value matters. You will demonstrate strong commercial awareness and the ability to assess and manage risk when advising on a broad range of employment law issues. You will be able to evidence the following:
* A broad experience of Employment Law (5+ years’ PQE)
* Experience of drafting pleadings, witness statements and other documentation necessary for the conduct of Employment Tribunal claims.
* Experience in negotiating employment settlements for both employer and employee.
* Experience of drafting employment contracts, policies and procedures and other employment related documentation.
* Ability to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions.
* You will be expected to provide high-quality legal advice, liaise with clients effectively, draft legal documents, and represent clients where necessary.
* You will be confident and able to work on your own initiative.
* Self-starter and proactive individual able to manage their own casework
* Excellent attention to detail in managing complex cases
* A commitment to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards
* Strong ability to manage a diverse caseload independently
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A proactive, client-focused approach
If you are an experienced Employment Law Solicitor ready to step into a leadership role within a respected, forward-thinking firm, we would be delighted to hear from you please submit your CV via the link or reach out to Unity resourcing for more information