The Firm:
The firm is a progressive Top 100 law firm committed to unlocking potential and creating a lasting positive impact for their clients, colleagues, and communities. With over 570 colleagues, 36 specialist areas, and offices across the South West, Thames Valley, and London, they are widely recognized for their technical expertise and diverse client base.
The Role:
As a Solicitor in their Employment Team, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality legal advice to clients in a commercially astute manner while maintaining an unwavering commitment to outstanding client service.
Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Manage a caseload of files under supervision, dealing effectively with cases and transactions.
- Client Interaction: Directly engage with clients to take instructions, ensuring a full understanding to meet and exceed client expectations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with partners and senior lawyers to develop client relationship skills and actively develop relationships with smaller clients.
- Business Development: Assist in marketing the department’s services, actively participating in business development activities to enhance the firm and team’s reputation.
- Legal Expertise: Provide legal advice on day-to-day employment matters, including managing disciplinaries and grievances, performance and absences, drafting contracts of employment, settlement agreements, TUPE transfer, and employment tribunal claims.
- Personal Development: Research and draft articles, contribute to marketing materials, and actively participate in networking events to build a network of clients, contacts, and potential referreals.
- Qualified Solicitor NQ-3PQE
- Previous experience within an Employment team (at least 1 seat if an NQ)
- Ability to manage own files with minimal supervision
- Strong client management skills with a focus on delivering excellent client service
- Organized and able to effectively prioritize
- Proactive approach to business development and marketing
- Research and drafting skills for articles and marketing materials
- Time management, WIP monitoring, and billing proficiency
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible