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AJ Chambers are working with an international high-growth professional services firm looking for an Employment Solicitor. 2+ years PQE based in either London or Manchester 1 day per week, the remaining days can spent working remotely. This role is an excellent for someone who wants to springboard their career and join a progressive environment working alongside like-minded lawyers.
The Role
You will have the opportunity to develop into a strong technical employment Solicitor, you will have the opportunity to get involved in a varied case load, developing your networking and overall professional acumen skills.
Main responsibilities include:
- Assisting a team of employment lawyers.
- Handle a mixed caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment law.
- Demonstrate commercial awareness.
- Uphold a collaborative working environment.
- Providing end-to-end technical support on employment matters.
- Drafting and advising upon settlement agreements.
- Assisting with day-to-day queries relating to grievance and discipline.
- Employment law corporate support work working with the firm’s busy corporate team.
- Reviewing and preparing contracts of employment.
- Involvement in all preparatory steps in a tribunal (no advocacy is expected)
- Exposure to TUPE and Trade Union disputes, and post-termination restrictions.
Essential Experience:
- You will be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- You will be 2 years PQE or above
- Experience handling a mix caseload of Respondent and Claimant work within Contentious and Non-contentious employment matters
You will have:
- Commercial awareness and negotiating skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to build strong rapport and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
- Strong IT skills (specifically Outlook, Microsoft Excel/Word, and Data Rooms).
- Ability to plan work and prioritise tasks.
For more information please contact Danielle Gill.
