Employment Solicitor

An opportunity at a friendly Legal 500 firm with a positive work environment. They have a strong reputation in the area and are looking for someone who is used to dealing with high-value cases to join their reputable Employment department.

The Firm

This firm is a long-established firm who have a steep history in the area. They are well known in their communities and like to get involved with local events. They are a friendly group of people who have a strong mindset and work-ethic who back each other at all levels to grow in unison. The firm cares about its reputation and has a strong client focus mindset. They are always looking to do more for their staff and their clients; therefore, they keep their doors wide open for new ideas and innovation. They are not afraid to spend to make the lives of their Lawyers easier. This has led to an increase in staff retention. Through recent growth they are looking at hiring a new member of staff to help with their ambitions.

The Role

The firm is looking to hire an Employment Solicitor to join their expanding team in Bedford.

You will be responsible for an existing portfolio and expected to expand this in accordance with their aspirational growth plans.

They are now looking for a client facing Employment Lawyer with significant business development experienced to join them in an a very progressive role, to work on an expanding and exciting portfolio of clients.

Although this opportunity will be based around your specialist areas, you will be expected to have a broad knowledge across all areas of contentious and non-contentious Employment including:

• Employment Disputes and Tribunals
• Settlements Contracts and Handbooks
• Restrictive Covenants
• Business Restructuring
• Discrimination
• Unfair Dismissal and Disciplinaries
• TUPE

Requirements

• You will be an Employment Lawyer with at least 2 years PQE +
• There is no upper limit in PQE
• Entrepreneurial attitude and willingness to progress

On Offer

• Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your level of PQE
• You will also receive an industry leading benefits package
• Flexible working

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the regions most well-respected practices based in Bedford.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation