Employment Solicitor

Our client is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join their Telford, Shropshire based office.

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 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.
• Attending regular one-to-one meetings with the Head of Employment.
• Provide supervision of matters for 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. Attending client meetings where necessary.
• Assist the Head of Employment to ensure the renewal process for existing clients is 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.

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.