Employment Solicitor – Telford

Overview

As an Employment Solicitor, you will advise on a range of employment law issues for employers and employees, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. You will draft and review contracts, policies, and settlement agreements, and represent clients at tribunals. The role includes research to stay current with law changes and contributing to practice growth. You’ll work in a collaborative yet independent role within a respected Shropshire firm, offering high-quality client care and training where possible.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law issues for employers and employees (contentious and non-contentious)
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
• Represent clients at tribunals and employment-related hearings
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on legislative changes
• Contribute to business development and practice area growth initiatives

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ PQE in employment law
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for a diverse client base
• Ability to work independently and within a supportive team
• Experience delivering Employment Law training would be advantageous

• communication skills
• interpersonal skills
• ability to work independently
• employment law expertise (contentious and non-contentious)
• drafting employment contracts, disciplinary and grievance policies, and settlement agreements
• tribunal representation

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