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
* Manage a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload (predominantly Respondent defence work), making up approximately 25–30% of the role.
* Provide commercial, solution-focused HR and employment law advice to employers subscribed to a retained support service.
* Support around 25–30 retained business clients, including organisations such as independent schools, care providers, and medical practices.
* Deliver bespoke employment documentation and HR support, including on-site attendances and co-chairing employee hearings when required.
* Deliver HR and employment law training sessions to managers and client teams.
* Maintain high standards of client service, ensuring cases and enquiries are handled efficiently, accurately, and professionally.
* Travel to client premises as required.
Requirements
* Proven track record of managing a varied Respondent Employment Tribunal caseload.
* Strong experience providing HR and employment law advice to employers.
* Previous experience working with professional sector clients is beneficial but not essential.
* Experience delivering employment and HR training is advantageous.
* Excellent organisational, written, and communication skills.
* Strong IT proficiency, including MS Office; experience with case management systems is desirable.
* High attention to detail and strong file management capabilities.
* Ability to work under pressure and adopt a proactive, solution-driven approach.
* Full driving licence and access to own vehicle (due to client site visits).
Benefits
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* Annual leave entitlement of up to 34 days including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
* Company pension scheme.
* On-site parking.
* Private medical insurance.
* Option to work from home one day per week after completion of probation.
Work Location
In person, with occasional travel to client sites.
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