Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: BR1 Sundridge Greater London
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Lawyer to join the EMPLOYMENT team of this multi-office Legal 500 firm of solicitors. This includes one on the South East London/Kent border with excellent transport links and where this opportunity is based. Although this ideally a full-time role, some HYBRID work may be considered.
The role requires a strong background in RESPONDENT based EMPLOYMENT matters such as corporate support work, wrongful and unfair dismissals, redundancy and restructuring, restrictive covenants and general employment issues.
Responsibilities may include:
* Process instructions in accordance with established procedures of both good practice and the firm’s quality system and risk management processes
* Assist in marketing activities and maintain appropriate professional relationships with referrers and clients
* Identify and attend appropriate networking opportunities and introduce new clients to the firm.
* Effect financial controls for matters under supervision in conjunction with the Head of Department complying with the SRA accounts roles
* Take responsibility for delegated work, ask for guidance in respect of matters that are unclear and report errors which need to be resolved
* Adopt knowledge sharing behaviours at team, departmental and firm level
* Comply with SRA learning and development requirements and identify specific training needs
The successful candidate will have:
* At least 5 years PQE with strong technical knowledge of EMPLOYMENT Law and a passion for business development. The role will involve covering all aspects of EMPLOYMENT LAW including RESPONDENT.
* Must be working in and have significance experience of EMPLOYMENT Law. Immigration experience would be useful but not vital,
* Self-sufficient and able to work with minimum supervision.
* Ability to relate to clients at all levels and demonstrate excellent levels of client care.
* Good Court or Tribunal Advocacy skills
* Excellent communication skills
Benefits will include:
* Hybrid working
* A generous salary (depending on qualification and experience)
* Bonuses
* Generous annual leave
* Bupa, life assurance
* Together with perks and discounts from major retailers.
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