Job Description
Locum Employment Solicitor – UK Top 100 Firm – Bristol / Hybrid
A highly regarded and leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor to provide interim support within its specialist Employment team. Working closely with Senior Lawyers and Partners, you will advise a diverse client base across the healthcare sector, including both NHS and independent providers, on a broad range of employment law matters.
This is an excellent opportunity to undertake high-quality work within a collaborative and well-established team, while benefiting from flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
* Advising clients on employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management and absence-related matters
* Supporting clients through organisational change projects, including restructures, redundancy exercises and TUPE transfers
* Conducting Employment Tribunal case preparation, including drafting pleadings, witness statements and supporting documentation
* Reviewing and drafting employment contracts, policies, procedures and settlement agreements
Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience in employment law
* Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
* Strong Employment Tribunal experience, either independently or as part of a wider team
* Excellent drafting and analytical skills
What's on offer
* Competitive hourly rate (DoE)
* Flexible hybrid working with occasional attendance at the Bristol Office
* Exposure to complex and high-profile employment matters within a nationally recognised team
* Opportunity to work alongside leading employment specialists on a varied client portfolio
For further information, please contact:
Joe Olenka or Oliver Thornhill
07441916344
jolenka@venngroup.com / othornhill@venngroup.com
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.