The primary role is to act on behalf of both employees and employers in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
Responsibilities
A working knowledge of the law on restrictive covenants, unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, whistle blowing and TUPE.
To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and costs.
Experience in advising and preparing settlement agreements.
To ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firm's and client documentation and information.
To achieve agreed financial targets, both in respect of fee income and the recording of chargeable hours.
To work in close liaison with the credit control.
To maintain clear and precise communications with other staff in the firm.
To ensure good working relationships with external institutions and organisations.
To take responsibility for self-development.
In conjunction with the firm, to comply with the relevant training and professional development requirements of the Law Society and SRA.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer, 2-3 years PQE or equivalent.
They will have a good understanding of the needs of and challenges facing a wide range of clients, and the ability to provide sound commercial and legal advice to clients.
Excellent client care, communication and legal skills are a requisite, as is a strong work ethic.
Benefits
A competitive salary and bonus structure
28 days holiday in total each year, plus 8 UK bank holidays each year
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