Overview

We are looking for an experienced Solicitor or CILEX/FILEX with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience to join our growing Company and Commercial team. You will have strong experience of acting for employers on a wide range of matters and will be required to develop a mixed caseload of transactional, non-contentious and contentious employment work whilst working with colleagues from across our teams and office locations. Providing strategic and clear advice, you will have exceptional client care skills, helping us to deliver every time against our Service Pledge. You must have strong technical legal knowledge in employment law, delivering profitable work in an effective manner. You will be a leader with a keen desire to develop and grow the employment law offering of our firm, demonstrating strong business development and marketing skills and a proven track record of developing and growing client relationships.

In order to achieve our vision, we need people who are committed to excellence and who are dedicated to creating a positive and supportive work environment where wellbeing and job satisfaction matter. We offer structured, documented career paths with opportunities for supported and mentored professional development and progression, and a commitment to giving back to local communities and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR advice and support to employer clients
• Draft service agreements, contracts of employment, staff handbooks and relevant policies
• Work with clients on disciplinary procedures and internal investigations
• Advise on employee terminations, redundancies and restructuring; prepare settlement agreements; understand tax implications
• Transactional corporate support work
• Advise on TUPE matters in transactional work and assist the corporate team in due diligence and related employment work
• Advise on boardroom disputes
• Provide client representation in employment tribunal and court for a broad range of claims (e.g., unfair/discriminatory dismissal)
• Deliver training, seminars and legal updates; contribute to the firm’s social media as part of a business development plan

(This list is not exhaustive and indicates the typical responsibilities for this role.)

What We Expect From You

• Dedication to providing excellent client service in line with our Service Pledge
• Pride in your work and in representing the firm
• Interest in promoting the firm’s good name internally and externally
• Team player who will go the extra mile
• Positive attitude and ability to lift spirits
• Good judgement and maturity
• Risk-aware – aware of what you don’t know
• Hard-working with a can-do attitude

What You Can Expect From Us

• A structured career path with development and progression information
• A supportive, nurturing environment with regular meetings and six-monthly appraisals
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Firm-wide and fee-earner bonus schemes
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per year, rising to 30 with service
• Automatic enrolment in a contributory pension (salary sacrifice)
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal wellbeing
• Healthcare Cash Plan after probation; may extend to dependants at employee expense
• Mintago access for financial wellbeing
• Office wellbeing champions and social/wellbeing initiatives
• Annual staff events and other benefits

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