Employment Solicitor
- Recruiter
- BCL Legal
- Location
- England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
- Salary
- £55000 - £65000 per annum
- Posted
- 23 Sep 2022
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2022
- Ref
- MA/107905/01
- Contact
- Maria Anghel
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Employment
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Employment Solicitor | 3+ PQE | National Firm | Leeds
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Employment Associate to join a top UK 100 law firm, based in Leeds. The successful candidate will be joining a nationally recognised team working on a broad range of both contentious and non contentious employment matters.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As an Employment Associate in this team, you will:
· Manage your own caseload as well as supporting partners on more complex matters.
· Advise on a broad range of employment matters. Specific, work will include:
· Drafting witness statements, claims and policies.
· Case management of Employment Tribunal claims including drafting pleadings and witness statements.
· Advising on employer relations issues including settlement negotiations.
· Equal Opportunities.
· Internal disciplinary /grievance/capability processes.
· Contractual advice.
· Advising on restructures/redundancy processes/TUPE.
THE CANDIDATE
The successful Employment Associate will be:
· A qualified employment solicitor with 3+ years' PQE and a solid background/understanding of contentious and non contentious employment matters.
· Able to deal with clients confidently on a day to day basis.
· Able to work professionally, individually and as part of a team.
· Able to mentor and supervise junior fee earners.
· Able to network and conduct business development effectively.
THE BENEFITS
· This firm offers a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
· The opportunity to work within a highly reputable and supportive employment team.
· Flexible and agile working environment.
If you are a skilled employment lawyer seeking a new position within a highly ranked employment law team then this position may suit.
If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us.
If this job isn't quite right, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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