Employment Solicitor

Key Duties:

Dealing with client enquiries and taking initial instructions

Advising upon and negotiating settlement agreements, including drafting settlement agreements

Advising clients as part of our Protect Scheme

Conducting litigation (on behalf of employers and employees) in the employment tribunal, including conducting advocacy if required

Assisting senior members with of the team with both contentious and non-contentious matters

hosting seminars and assisting with team networking and BD events

Preparation of contracts of employment, directors service agreements and staff handbooks

Preparing blogs, bulletins, articles and comments external publications

Providing corporate support for commercial transactions (including preparation of related employment documentation and advising on TUPE issues) and

Advising on general employment issues such as disciplinary, grievance and redundancy issues.

Client relationships are key, and so the ability to service the work, form trusted advisor relationships with clients, and deliver to strict deadlines are all essential.

Collaboration and teamwork, keeping calm under pressure and having an eye for detail are also critical.

The team places strong emphasis on a supportive learning environment and working together as a unit. Finally, a good sense of humour is more than welcome!