Employment Law Solicitor

Overview

Employment Law Solicitor – Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE. Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, paid Christmas leave, opportunities to fundraise for local charities, invitations to major sporting and live events in the area and more! Unity Resourcing is working with a well-established law firm to recruit an experienced Employment Law Solicitor (5+ years' PQE) to lead and develop its Employment team.

This is a standout opportunity to join a firm with a national reputation for employment law and a diverse client base that includes major organisations, high-profile businesses and private individuals.

• Providing commercial result driven legal advice on day-to-day employment issues (both contentious and non-contentious)
• HR Support
• Employment disputes and tribunal representation
• Settlement Agreements
• Director's Service Agreements
• Contracts and Handbooks
• TUPE
• Mediation and workplace Mediation
• Independent investigations
• Training and seminars
• Restrictive covenant advice

• A broad experience of Employment Law (5+ years' PQE)
• Experience of drafting pleadings, witness statements and other documentation necessary for the conduct of Employment Tribunal claims
• Experience in negotiating employment settlements for both employer and employee
• Experience of drafting employment contracts, policies and procedures and other employment related documentation
• Ability to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions
• You will be expected to provide high-quality legal advice, liaise with clients effectively, draft legal documents, and represent clients where necessary
• You will be confident and able to work on your own initiative
• Self-starter and proactive individual able to manage their own casework
• Excellent attention to detail in managing complex cases
• A commitment to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards
• Strong ability to manage a diverse caseload independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, client-focused approach

If you are an experienced Employment Law Solicitor ready to step into a leadership role within a respected, forward-thinking firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your CV via the link or reach out to Unity Resourcing for more information.