Head of Employment - Mixed Caseload - South Yorks
- Recruiter
- Clayton Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, Derbyshire, Chesterfield
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 27 Jul 2021
- Ref
- 50233
- Contact
- Simon Scott
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Employment
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Head of Employment | South Yorkshire | Salary Negotiable
Our client have been developing exceptional legal services since the 1970's and have always operated out of their South Yorkshire office. They have a reputation founded on their commitment to a tailored and personal approach. Due to expansion within the firm, a rare opportunity has become available for an experienced Employment Solicitor looking to take the next steps in their career.
The Role:
The Head of Employment role is a key role within the firm and the management team. The role-holder plays a leading part in the provision and continued growth and development of the employment services to both claimants and respondents in accordance with operational objectives and commercial requirements.
Duties:
- To lead and develop the employment team and those within it to a high standard in accordance with company objectives and commercial requirements.
- To oversee and manage the department on a daily basis- both remotely and face to face.
- To manage a diverse caseload of both contentious and non-contentious cases in accordance with company protocols and procedures.
- To work closely with HR in the provision of external HR/Employment support services and in the development of the client base.
- To work as part of the Management Team to deliver strategic and operational plans.
- To fearlessly advocate and represent all clients'' best interests.
- To contribute to the scope and provision of employment services through marketing, networking, and other activities, as appropriate.
Expectations:
- To provide all aspects of leadership and management of the employment team from both operational and strategic perspective.
- To pro-actively manage a caseload always ensuring excellent file management and client care.
- To provide professional and expert legal advice to the level that is the appropriate value, standard and complexity of the caseload.
- To personally represent clients and undertake advocacy as required.
- To secure best damages and deliver excellent results for all clients according to their instructions.
Skills and Qualifications
- Accreditations/Training/Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor - 4+ years PQE
- Previous experience of leading and managing a team to meet organisational and team objectives.
- Extensive experience handling a broad range of employment issues including contentious and non-contentious cases.
- Experience of Business Development including identifying and executing marketing initiatives.
- Strong Advocacy Skills
- Knowledge and experience from Claimant and Respondent perspective
- The ability to delegate work and supervise daily activities.
- Technical proficiency commensurate with role
- Excellent case management skills
- Ability to work within and manage a team.
- Leadership aptitude
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