Employment Solicitor
Job Title: Employment Solicitor
Location: Manchester
About the Company: As a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal professionals, we are partnering with a prominent top 100 law firm recognised for their expertise in employment law. Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Employment Solicitor to join their team. If you are a talented legal professional looking to advance your career, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.
Job Overview: We are actively searching for an Employment Solicitor to play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional legal services to clients in the field of employment law. In this position, you will have the chance to make a significant impact, gain valuable experience, and take your legal career to the next level.
Qualifications:
- 0-2 years’ post-qualification experience and be qualified in England and Wales
- Experience in Respondent and Claimant work (typically a 70/30 split)
- Have a thorough understanding of UK employment law, including the latest legislative updates
- Experience in advising employers and employees on various employment law matters, including discrimination, redundancy, disciplinary procedures, and employment contracts
- The ability to draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures
- Experience in representing clients in Employment Tribunals and mediations
- Negotiating settlement agreements on behalf of clients
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients and providing exceptional service and advice
- Working as part as a team as required and also independently as required
- The ability to proactively manage your time
Benefits:
- A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
- A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
- Two days a year to do charitable work
- The option to get involved in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Annual promotions process open to all staff
If you are an accomplished Employment Solicitor eager to take on a new and exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply for this position and become a valuable part of this team.
Required skills
- Employment Contracts
- Employment Law
- Law
- Legal
- Solicitor
Reference: 51562294
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