Employment Solicitor - Associate
Description
Wright Hassall LLP is a full-service law firm with a well-respected 175-year history. We are entering a period of growth and require an ambitious Associate with at least 4 years PQE to join our busy Employment team.
Our Employment Law Solicitor’s work with employers across a variety of industry sectors advising on all types of employment law matters. The appointment will be ideal for someone looking to develop their career with a varied and interesting workload.
Person specification
- Have a high level of knowledge and understanding of employment law;
- Possess good knowledge and understanding of tribunal procedures and protocols;
- Have experience of regularly providing support in relation to employment matters arising from commercial and corporate transactions;
- Experience of dealing with contentious and non-contentious employment law matters;
- Possess strong written and oral communication skills;
- Be able to demonstrate proactive management of matters within a minimum of supervision;
- Be highly motivated and possess excellent client care skills; and
- Possess networking and client development skills.
Job responsibilities
- Provide HR and employment law advice to individuals, corporate and commercial clients;
- Draft letters of advice and other documentation such as Directors Service Agreements and Settlement Agreements;
- Handle cases through Tribunal proceedings;
- Provide support to the firm’s corporate and commercial teams on employment issues arising in transactions;
- Assist with the development and supervision of more junior members of the team;
- Assist the team with day to day enquires from current and potential new clients;
- Develop relationships with the department’s key clients;
- Promote Wright Hassall’s fixed fee employment law retainer service “YEAR”; and
- Be involved in and assist with business development opportunities and marketing at a departmental and firm-wide level
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), pension, training and development, private medical insurance, life assurance, healthcare scheme, subsidised gym membership, on-site canteen and an active social committee.
Wright Hassall values the differences and advantages that a diverse workforce brings to the firm, and is committed to ensuring that all applicants are valued as individuals and treated with respect and fairness.
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