SENIOR EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR
- Recruiter
- Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Peterborough
- Salary
- Competitive Package
- Posted
- 04 Oct 2016
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2016
- Ref
- NS23220E
- Contact
- Natalie Stock
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Discrimination Law, Employment, Pensions
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Legal 500 practice seeks Senior Employment Solicitor for highly regarded team!
The Firm
A Legal 500 practice with offices located in three counties, this firm provides a diverse range of legal services to both individuals and businesses. Staffed by a team of experienced and dedicated lawyers, who pride themselves on excellent client care and a cost-effective, practical service, they have achieved numerous awards and quality accreditations including Lexcel. Recognising the importance of giving back, they are actively involved within their local communities and have built an enviable client base both within the region and across the UK.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a Legal 500 rated department in Peterborough. Advising business clients including household names, on contentious and non-contentious matters the successful Employment Solicitor will manage a complex caseload to include: unfair dismissal; advising on corporate support including TUPE; redundancy; discrimination and; drafting documentation. Passionate about business development you will actively immerse yourself within initiatives to build and maintain client relationships and generate work for the employment team. Travel between offices for meetings and training purposes will be required.
The Candidate
You must be a Solicitor with 3 – 6 years’ PQE gained within Employment;
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
You will be IT Literate with particular proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and case management systems;
You will be professional, personable and detail orientated;
You will be able to prioritise your workload in order to meet tight deadlines;
You will be a pro-active team player, with a flair for business development and networking.