Job Description
Employment Solicitor
2+ PQE
Edinburgh/Glasgow
VNI Legal are delighted to be working with a progressive law firm with a strong brand across Scotland. They pride themselves in providing a seamless, high-quality service delivering commercial and practical advice.
This is the chance to join one of the largest and most experienced teams in Scotland who 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. This role will give you access to high profile litigation work from the outset with support from their large team. You will also have good opportunities to act for a range of clients and provide general employment law and HR guidance to a range of employers. The role will also involve acting for employees, both in the Employment Tribunal and in relation to settlement agreements.
You will be provided with full supervision and support with a number of lawyers accredited as specialists in employment law with the Law Society of Scotland.
The Role will involve:
* 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.
About you:
* 2 years + PQE with experience in Employment Tribunals
* Strong client focus and commercial awareness
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A proactive approach to business development
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.
On offer is a very competitive salary with generous benefits as well as a great work life balance as you will form part of a big successful employment law team. For more information please apply or contact adam.skelton@vnirecruitment.co.uk