We’re exclusively partnered with a well-established and fast-growing Employment Law, HR, and Health & Safety firm in Chester. As a result of new client wins and ongoing growth, they are looking to add an Employment Lawyer to their team.

This is a great opportunity to join a firm that’s expanding for the right reasons demand for their expertise. You’ll work with a varied client base, tackling complex employment matters in a supportive and commercially focused environment. If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact while progressing your career, this could be the right move.

Role Summary:

This role demands a balanced approach to managing both contentious and non-contentious matters. The successful candidate will manage their own client base and case-loads with responsibilities that include:

• Providing day-to-day employment law advice on both contentious and non-contentious issues.
• Managing day-to-day client relationships and providing tailored advice to meet client needs.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, employee handbooks, as well as day-to-day letters and documents such as disciplinary invites and outcome letters.
• Advising on TUPE, redundancy, discrimination, unfair dismissal, and other employment matters.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or Lawyer (CILEx) with experience in Employment Law, particularly in managing employment tribunal litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of managing a diverse workload and meeting deadlines.
• Team-oriented, and comfortable working autonomously in a remote or hybrid setting.

Key Benefits:

• Option for fully remote or hybrid working model.
• Salary up to £55,000.00 based on experience
• No billing targets or requirement for business development.
• Private medical insurance upon completion of the probationary period.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A healthy work-life balance.
• Regular training and professional development.
• A friendly and positive work culture.
• Open-door policy for communication and collaboration.

Note: Remote will only be considered to experienced hires. If you have under 4 years PQE this role will be hybrid.

Lexington Talent is acting as an exclusive employment agency in relation to this vacancy on behalf of the client.