Job Description
Flex Legal are an online platform connecting law firms and in-house counsel to lawyers and paralegals for a flexible, on-demand service.
We have an exciting new opportunity for our client, a leading UK litigation-only law firm for a 2-4 year PQE Employment Solicitor, with claimant and tribunal litigation experience to join their Employment team for approximately 5 months. Our client's Employment Department is ranked by both the Legal 500 and Chambers.
The work will include:
* Advising clients, corporates and individuals, on the broad range of employment law with a focus on contentious work.
* Employment Tribunal litigation, including whistleblowing, harassment discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.
* Advising on enforcement of post-termination covenants and ‘team moves’.
* Advising on settlement agreements and exits.
* Conducting workplace investigations for employers.
* Business development activities.
* Promoting internal knowledge-sharing.
* A chargeable hours target of 1400.
Requirements:
* At least two years post-qualification experience in a reputable employment practice. (essential)
* Claimant and tribunal litigation experience (essential)
* Experience in acting for individuals in workplace disputes. (essential)
* Demonstrable experience in active business development and client relationship management.
* Well organised, uses initiative, prioritises appropriately, shows attention to detail, manages own workload and meets deadlines.
* Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills (respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic).
* Shows sound judgement and decision-making skills.
* Shows commitment, passion and enthusiasm.