Employment Lawyer (In-house / public sector)

JOB TITLE: Employment Lawyer (In-house / public sector)
PQE REQUIRED: 2+
LOCATION: Surrey
SALARY: On application

THE ROLE: Reporting to the Legal Manager, the in-house Solicitor will be responsible for providing a comprehensive service of employment law advice. Providing advice on civil procedure and costs matters as well as implementing and keeping under review a legal strategy that ensures a consistent approach to the provision of legal advice and support. This will include:

• Developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with each of the Claims administration departments
• In conjunction with the training department contribute to the training on employment and discrimination law, ensuring they are updated on developments in case law and legislation
• Providing a first-stage analysis of requests for advice/funding /support
• In conjunction with the Research department contribute to a legal database which includes legal advice and relevant case decisions where requested
• Review commercial contracts
• Assist HR with any internal queries on an as required basis

THE CANDIDATE: The appointed Employment Solicitor will have:

• Direct post-qualification work experience in employment law and/or discrimination law for at least 2 years
• A demonstrable understanding, awareness and commitment to the promotion of equality and diversity
• Demonstrable experience with a good understanding and awareness of employment and discrimination law and Employment Tribunal practice and procedure
• The ability to assess cost/merit/benefit of cases
• Direct experience of assigning cases to and working with advocates
• The ability to make complex legal matters accessible to non-lawyers through written and oral communication
• The ability to review commercial contracts