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Brodies LLP is a prominent UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, that provides expert advice to UK and international clients.
We have the capability and expertise to deliver mandates with global reach, uniting specialist perspectives from across our firm to offer bespoke legal solutions and advice, resulting in impactful outcomes for our clients.
With offices in London and throughout Scotland, we are dedicated to driving innovation in the legal sector, leveraging new technologies and forward-thinking strategies to deliver exceptional value and efficiency for our clients.
Our contract with our people underlines our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, prioritising the wellbeing and development of our colleagues to ensure they thrive both personally and professionally.
We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work. Through our pro bono work, charitable activities, and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, we strive to contribute meaningfully to society.
Senior Solicitor (2+ years PQE) - Employment and Immigration
Reporting To
Employment and Immigration partners
Job Purpose
Our Employment and Immigration team, ranked in the top tier of Scottish providers in the independent legal directories Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, currently have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join the team. This role would suit candidates with experience of dealing with employment law issues within a commercial firm.
As part of the team, you will be providing advice and support to clients on matters across a broad spectrum of employment issues ranging from the development of good employee relations to the management of disputes. You will also support colleagues in other parts of our business where their transactions involve employment law related issues.
The key aspects of the role will be employment litigation, providing HR advice and support to clients, policy and procedure drafting, non-contentious transactional support along with delivering client training. You will be expected to work as part of the broader employment team dealing with clients from across the UK and beyond. You will also be actively involved in business development activities and promoting the services of the employment team.
There are also opportunities to develop a specialism in immigration depending on the interests of the successful applicant.
The successful applicant will benefit from excellent career development with clearly defined career paths and opportunities for career advancement.
Core Tasks
Drafting ET3 responses
Taking and drafting witness statements
Analysing and evaluating evidence
Appearance and advocacy at employment tribunals
Providing clients with advice in relation to day-to-day employment law matters via phone, email and face to face
Review of contracts and policies and procedures for clients
Providing employment support on transactions
Advising clients on employee relations issues
Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements
Being involved in business development activities linked to the practice area's strategic plan
Delivering training to clients, as part of a team, on employment law issues
Supervising the work of those less qualified and contributing to the development of the team, where appropriate
Be aware of Brodies' information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times.
Person Specification
Has interest in and enthusiasm for employment law
\ Works collaboratively with other team members and ability to build a wider internal network
Has an ability to work in close partnership with clients
Has an ability to adapt and stretch skills and capabilities to meet the needs of a fast-growing law firm
Takes personal responsibility to learn on the job and keep knowledge up to date
Takes responsibility for their own caseload subject to supervision
Has an ability to deal with competing priorities and meet deadlines
Shows understanding of clients' needs and tailors' advice appropriately
Works to understand the practice area's key clients, the industries they operate in and the challenges they face
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Communicates in a confident, clear and relaxed way
Demonstrates strong research skills
Adapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with colleagues and clients
Excellent attention to detail and presentation skills
Problem solving
Self‑motivated and driven
Prepared, Organised and able to prioritise
Applied Knowledge
Commercial and Profit Focus
Conduct and communication skills
If you have any queries regarding this role, please contact recruitment@brodies.com quoting the job reference.
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