Employment Solicitor

Location: Hybrid working
Contract: Permanent

Overview of the Employment Solicitor role

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded law firm seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its specialist employment team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising a diverse client base while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will manage Employment Tribunal matters from start to finish, provide commercial employment advice to clients, and support corporate transactions on employment-related issues.

Key responsibilities of the Employment Solicitor will include

• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from initial instructions through to final hearings

• Preparing and drafting Employment Tribunal documentation, including Claims, Responses, Lists of Issues, Witness Statements, Skeleton Arguments and settlement approval applications

• Representing clients at Case Management and Preliminary Hearings

• Drafting correspondence with Employment Tribunals, ACAS, clients and opposing solicitors

• Advising clients on employment contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy processes and family-friendly rights

• Supporting corporate transactions by providing TUPE advice, undertaking employment due diligence and reviewing indemnities

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through practical, commercially focused advice

Required experience of the Employment Solicitor position will include

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law

• Strong technical knowledge of employment legislation and Employment Tribunal procedure

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to client advice

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of legal developments, case law and employment legislation

Benefits available alongside the Employment Solicitor position include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Private medical insurance

• Generous pension contributions

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Wellbeing initiatives and support

• Enhanced parental leave

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• A collaborative and inclusive working environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected law firm that offers high-quality work, genuine career progression and a flexible approach to working. The firm is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees are supported to achieve their full potential.

How to apply for the Employment Solicitor position

If you believe you have the experience and qualifications required for this opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion about the role or organisation, please contact Sellick Partnership for further information.

Synonyms: Employment Lawyer, Employment Associate, Employment Law Solicitor, Employment Legal Executive, Senior Employment Solicitor, Employment Counsel

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