Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor

South Manchester

My client are a well known fantastic firm in the South of Manchester. They are looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor join their firm.

You will either be 2-4 years PQE in Employment or NQ with previous experience.

The duties are below but not limited to;

• Deliver legal support across a wide range of employment matters including equality and discrimination; disciplinary and grievance issues; reorganisations and redundancies; settlement agreements; restrictive covenants; TUPE and managing Tribunal claims.
• Draft, negotiate and interpret contracts, agreements and policies and procedures.
• Give accurate prompt, realistic and relevant advice in response to client's enquiries whilst managing their expectations.
• Gain an understanding of client's requirements and how to achieve their needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Assist in the preparation of seminars and workshops and present at such events.
• Actively work to convert enquiries into new matters.
• Support senior fee earners with marketing opportunities, including; writing blogs and press releases, and to be pro-active in networking and business development.
• Ensure proper file management.
• Ensure all time recording is accurate.
• Ensure billing is completed to agreed timescales.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with the firm's policies and procedures; including dealing with confidential documents.
• Keep abreast of changes in legislation, case law and carry out legal research.
• Promote and comply with legislation policies on equal opportunities and health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
• Identify and undertake training and development as required in order to meet personal, SRA and business needs.

If you are interested in applying or hearing more about the role, please send a copy of your CV to Leanne @ or alternatively, call on 01772 259121 for an informal discussion.

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