Job Description
Employment Law Solicitor, Dorset This is a mid-senior employment solicitor role with partnership potential, mainly focused on employer advisory work and tribunal matters, within a regional firm. The firm would be pleased to hear from local and relocation candidates. The firm would like you o be in the office 4 days a week with one day working from home.Core hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Main Responsibilities Handling a wide range of employment law matters, including:
* Drafting employment contracts, policies, and staff handbooks
* Handling employment disputes such as:
o unfair dismissal
o discrimination claims
* Advising employers on HR issues, including:
o disciplinary procedures
o grievances
o redundancies
* Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions
o HR/employee due diligence
o TUPE issues in business transfers
* Running employment law training sessions for clients
* Managing your own caseload
* Potentially supervising junior lawyers and support staff
Key Skills & Experience Required Essential:
* Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in employment law
* Experience with employment tribunals
* Strong contract drafting skills
* Ability to manage a caseload independently
* Good communication and negotiation skills
* Strong organisation and time management
* Experience meeting billing/fee targets
* Proficiency with: Microsoft Office Case management systems Digital dictation
Desirable:
* Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff
Other expectations:
* Professional integrity
* Reliable and proactive attitude
* Own car/transport
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: Market rate (depends on experience)
* Annual leave: 33.5 days + ½ day for your birthday
* Flexible benefits:
o Buy/sell holiday scheme
o Pension
o Life assurance
o Occupational sick pay
o Performance-related bonus
o Client referral bonuses
o Discounted legal services
o Health Cash Plan
Career Prospects
* Transparent pathway to Partnership
* Strong focus on long-term career development Sound good ? For more information on this excellent Employment Law opportunity please feel free to get in touch !