Job Description
Legal Executive
Location: Telford Office
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Overview:
A well-established legal practice is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer with specific expertise in handling Employment Tribunal claims (Respondent) to join its Employment Department. This role involves managing a varied contentious caseload while also providing ongoing employment law and HR-related advice to a portfolio of retained clients. An excellent package, strong career prospects, and the opportunity to help develop the contentious employment division are offered.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload (predominantly Respondent defence work), making up approximately 2530% of the role.
2. Provide commercial, solution-focused HR and employment law advice to employers subscribed to a retained support service.
3. Support around 2025 retained business clients, including organisations such as independent schools, care providers, and medical practices.
4. Deliver bespoke employment documentation and HR support, including on-site attendances and co-chairing employee hearings when required.
5. Deliver HR and employment law training sessions to managers and client teams.
6. Maintain high standards of client service, ...