Employment Lawyer
Posted 1 week ago by JSS Search
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Employment Lawyer involves joining a busy employment team focused on contentious employment law matters, particularly discrimination and equality issues. The position requires a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience (PQE) and offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, including senior executives and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing contentious matters and excellent communication skills. This position is ideal for someone looking to contribute to a growing team within a reputable law firm in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advising a diverse client base, including senior executives and commercial clients across sectors such as transport, marketing, and technology.
- Managing contentious matters, including drafting and responding to tribunal claims, drafting witness statements, and managing disclosure.
- Advising and liaising directly with clients.
- Attending client meetings and contributing to business development events.
- Providing support to colleagues, working independently and remotely, while meeting deadlines and maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record of managing contentious matters.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to “hit the ground running.”
- Strong team player.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
We are seeking a solicitor to join a busy employment team led by a leading employment partner. This role requires a strong background in employment law, with a particular focus on contentious matters, particularly involving discrimination and equality issues. Experience of advocacy is desirable, but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Advising a diverse client base, including senior executives and commercial clients across sectors such as transport, marketing, and technology.
- Managing contentious matters, including:
- Drafting and responding to tribunal claims, drafting witness statements and managing disclosure
- Advising and liaising directly with clients
- Attending client meetings and contributing to business development events.
- Providing support to colleagues, working independently and remotely, while meeting deadlines and maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8PQE and experience gained at a reputable regional or London firm.
Required Skills
- Proven track record of managing contentious matters.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to “hit the ground running.”
- Strong team player.
This is a great opportunity for a candidate looking to join a growing team in what is probably the UK’s happiest law firm.