Employment Solicitor

Job Title: Employment Solicitor Salary: £30,000 - £45,0000 Hours: Full Time. 35 hours. Location: Bristol, hybrid. The firm: Legal 500. This position offers a challenging and rewarding environment for professionals passionate about employment law. While the focus is on contentious matters, the role also provides opportunities to engage in advisory and non-contentious work. Depending on experience, there may be scope to supervise junior team members and contribute to the development of the department.Your day to day: Manage a caseload of Contentious Employment law matters including;* The role involves managing Employment Tribunal cases by drafting pleadings, witness statements, schedules of loss, and preparing case materials such as hearing bundles, agendas, and lists of issues, as well as handling tribunal applications, including disclosure requests and claim amendments. * You will provide expert advice on employment law matters such as redundancy, discrimination, and whistleblowing, negotiating settlements, drafting agreements like COT3 wording and pre-action letters, and assisting with non-contentious tasks such as developing contracts, policies, and handbooks. * Ensuring compliance with legal expense insurer service agreements. Dependant on your experience you would also act as a mentor and provide feedback to junior team members, and participating in training sessions on employment law developments when required. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * Qualified solicitor, Barrister or chartered Legal Executive NQ+* Experience handling own caseload involving unfair, wrongful, and constructive dismissal, tribunal claims, all forms of discrimination, redundancy, TUPE, and whistleblowing.* Effective communication and organisational abilities to manage caseloads and meet deadlines.* Collaborative mindset to work seamlessly within a team and support mutual success.* Excellent drafting, advising, negotiating and advocacy skills with keen attention to detail.* Genuine passion and interest to continue your carer within employment law. In return: * Hybrid and flexible working. Work life balance * Healthcare plan, online GP, Gym memberships and mental heath well being access, discounted life insurance and other services discounted. * Competitive holiday allowance* Pension scheme * Life assurance * Relaxed, collaborative working environment with regular social events. * Bonus for every new client you bring on board. * Professional development plans and support. * Loads more. For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.ukJob Reference: CWS416