Employment Solicitor

My client is looking for an Employment Solicitor with 1+ years PQE to join their team in Birmingham.

My clients award-winning firm stands apart from other practices; they are incredibly entrepreneurial, creative and offer great flexibility to their staff. They have a family friendly feel throughout the practice, they invest heavily in their staff and due to continued growth; they can offer strong prospects.

Their approach to business and their clients has put them ahead of competitors. They have core values that define who they are, how they operate and the services they offer. Their success is down to their people and the strong relationship they have built with their clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Employment matters that will include:
• Providing employment law advice to education and commercial clients;
• Drafting advice reports, supporting clients with processes and other documentation such as settlement agreements;
• Assisting clients with HR processes and procedures;
• Handling cases through tribunal proceedings; and
• Providing support on employment issues arising in transactions.
• Provide ongoing technical support on matters for more junior fee-earners.
• Taking on ad hoc projects as assigned by the Head of Employment.
• Ensure personal Employment knowledge is kept up to date.
• Attend monthly fee-earner meetings with the wider Employment team.
• Attend regular one-to-one meetings with the Head of Employment.
• Provide supervision of matters for more junior fee-earners, sign off work as and when required.
• Contribute to business development strategies for the department.
• Take an active lead in managing the client experience. Attend client meetings where necessary.
• Assist the Head of Employment to ensure the renewal process for existing clients completed in an effective and timely manner.
• Prepare and conduct external training sessions on employment law for prospective & existing clients where required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have experience (1-5 PQE) of dealing with contentious and non-contentious employment law matters
• Possess good knowledge and understanding of tribunal procedures and protocols
• Have a high level of knowledge and understanding of employment law

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Career Development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.