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Employment Lawyer

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO152AE, England

Salary

£40,000 - £80,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Salary: Competitive
  • Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years' PQE in employment law
  • The firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join their office in Southampton, known for delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse range of clients.
  • The role involves handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, primarily supporting Employer clients.
  • Opportunities for career development and progression, competitive salaries, and benefits including hybrid working are offered.

A highly regarded full-service law firm are seeking a skilled and motivated Employment Solicitor to join their office in Southampton. The firm is consistently ranked Top Tier in the legal directories, Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The firm pride themselves on delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse range of clients, from individuals to businesses of all sizes. Their team of expertise solicitors are committed to providing innovative and practical legal solutions to meet their clients' needs.

As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work with a broad client base, national and international clients across public, private and third sectors. You will be handing a mix of contentious and non-contentious and working primarily supporting Employer clients.

You will be working collaboratively with ranked and award-winning departments within the firm, surrounded by specialist professionals, also recognised for their high-quality services provided, enabling you to achieve great achievements in your career.

They offer excellent opportunities for career development and progression. In addition, competitive salaries, great working environment, and whole host of benefits, including hybrid working.

Responsibilities

  • Providing expert advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of employment law issues.
  • Conducting negotiations, mediations and settlement discussions on behalf of clients.
  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Advising on disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancy procedures and employment dismissals.
  • Staying up-to-date with changes in employment legislation and proactively advising clients on the implications for their business.

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2years' PQE in employment law.
  • Experience in handling both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
  • Solid understanding of UK employment legislation case law, and best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide commercially-focused advice to clients.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
  • Competent IT skills.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on (phone number removed).

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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