Job Description
About the Company
Progressive law firm are looking for an Employment Solicitor in Edinburgh, ideally having around 3 years PQE. They act for a range of employers including UK and Scottish Government Departments and Agencies, Scottish Prison Service and large multinational commercial businesses through to small businesses managing their own employees.
About the Role
The role will give you access to high profile significant litigation work from the outset with support from their large team, defending claims being pursued against their Government clients and the Scottish Prison Service in the Employment Tribunal. You will also have good opportunities to act for a range of other clients and provide general employment law and HR guidance to a range of employers.
Responsibilities
* Providing advice and guidance to clients concerning day to day employment law matters.
* Preparing ET1 and ET3 submissions and other associated correspondence with the Employment Tribunal in relation to litigation.
* Taking and drafting witness statements.
* Conducting legal research.
* Advocacy at Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeal Tribunals.
* Drafting non-contentious documentation such as contracts of employment, handbooks, policies, and procedures.
* Developing expertise in the resolution of employment disputes including the use of mediation.
* Assisting other departments in relation to non-contentious matters such as TUPE warranties and indemnities on the sale or transfer of a business.
* Assisting with the delivery of presentations and training workshops to clients and non-clients.
* Participating in the business development initiatives of the wider team and the Firm.
Qualifications
* 3 years + PQE with experience in Employment Tribunals
Required Skills
* Strong client focus and commercial awareness
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A proactive approach to business development
Preferred Skills
* The successful candidate should be able to manage a varied workload, be able to work alone and/or as part of a team and have a keen interest in the contentious side of employment law as you will gain unrivalled experience in Employment Tribunal litigation and advocacy.
Please get in touch with Sharri for more info, sharri@plimbleyassociates.co.uk
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