Employment Solicitor

The primary role is to act on behalf of both employees and employers in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

Responsibilities

• A working knowledge of the law on restrictive covenants, unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, whistle blowing and TUPE.
• To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and costs.
• Experience in advising and preparing settlement agreements.
• To ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firm’s and client documentation and information.
• To achieve agreed financial targets, both in respect of fee income and the recording of chargeable hours.
• To work in close liaison with the credit control.
• To maintain clear and precise communications with other staff in the firm.
• To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
• To take responsibility for self-development.
• In conjunction with the firm, to comply with the relevant training and professional development requirements of the Law Society and SRA.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer, 2-3 years PQE or equivalent.
• They will have a good understanding of the needs of and challenges facing a wide range of clients, and the ability to provide sound commercial and legal advice to clients.
• Excellent client care, communication and legal skills are a requisite, as is a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and bonus structure
• 28 days holiday in total each year, plus 8 UK bank holidays each year
• Private Medical Insurance
• Career progression and growth

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