Job Description
AJ Chambers are delighted to be partnering with a Top 100 law firm who are currently seeking an Employment Lawyer to join their expanding legal team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled individual to further develop their expertise in employment law.
Main Duties:
* Managing a caseload of Employment Tribunal claims
* Conducting or assisting at hearings, including substantive merit hearings and preliminary hearings
* Drafting documents, schedules of loss, witness statements, and where appropriate skeleton arguments to a high standard
* Advising on litigation strategy, prospects, and settlement at all stages
* Advising employer clients on the full range of employment law issues including redundancy, TUPE, disciplinary and grievance processes, absence management, and performance management
* Advising individual employees and senior executives on their rights, options, and strategy in relation to contract negotiation, termination, discrimination, whistleblowing, employment tribunal claims and contractual disputes
* Negotiating settlement agreements on behalf of departing employees
* Supporting clients on complex workforce restructuring and change management programmes (including both individual and collective redundancy)
* Advising on executive exits, settlement agreements, and restrictive covenant disputes
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships with the objective of becoming a trusted, go-to adviser
* Contributing to the team's business development activities including seminars, client briefings, and thought leadership content
* Identifying opportunities to cross-refer work and expand client relationships
Requirements:
* Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least four year's PQE in employment law (England and Wales).
* Demonstrable experience of running Employment Tribunal cases
* Experience advising both employer and employee/individual clients
* Track record of advising on strategic HR matters in addition to day-to-day employment issues
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Genuine career progression within a structured and supportive environment
* Training & development opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Please contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more.