Tell me more about Wilson Browne Solicitors…
We are a firm with a vision and that vision starts with being a great place to work, a proper work-life balance, varied and interesting clients, opportunities for development and career progression, plus a host of other benefits. As a strong regional firm, we have an almost unique niche in our market with 6 offices, great clients, a heritage that goes back over 100 years, and a reputation that others envy.
Tell me more about the role….
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented and experienced Employment Solicitor to join our team based at our Northampton office.
We are considering individuals with a range of experience but are ideally looking for someone who is 3 years PQE, up to Senior Associate level. You will need to be competent at working independently, handling your own caseload from initial instruction through to completion and providing guidance and mentoring to our more junior team members. This is a role where your voice will be heard, with genuine scope for a challenging but supported career.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will undertake a diverse caseload incorporating contentious and non-contentious work for employer clients. Wilson Browne acts for a diverse client base including SMEs, OMBs and listed companies. In addition, we also act for employees. No two days are the same… you could be working on anything from Settlement Agreements to providing corporate support for M&A work as well as the full range of employment matters including, but not limited to:
1. Assisting with Modern Slavery Act compliance,
2. Playing an integral advisory role with a variety of projects (including re-structuring, changing terms and conditions of employment and large-scale redundancy exercises),
3. Providing strategic advice in connection with Boardroom/SMT disputes,
4. Providing ad hoc advice on operational HR matters,
5. Assisting with data protection compliance, and
6. Representing clients in employment tribunals.
This is a role that will grow with you, and you’ll also have the opportunity to work on projects in conjunction with our Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Litigation, and Commercial Property teams. (Most of our teams being recognised by Legal 500). On top of that, you’ll have first-class support from our award-winning Marketing Team, to assist with business development opportunities.
Benefits:
* Competitive holiday entitlement increasing with length of service and options to buy more.
* Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3 x salary.
* BUPA cover (on passing probation)
* Permanent Health Insurance (Group Income Protection).
* Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 4%.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Discount schemes on retail, utilities and gym memberships.
* Health Cash Plans available and Health screening.
* Paid volunteer leave.
* Regular long service awards and annual staff recognition awards.
* Salary sacrifice scheme– a tax-efficient way to get into a new car.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Many of our current partners trained with the firm and progressed to Head of Team or Board member positions, so the opportunities really are there for promotion. You’ll also be an integral part of the firm, potentially having a say in budgets, recruitment, input to marketing, business development and the overall strategy for developing your chosen market.
So what are you waiting for? It’s a new year…maybe time for a new you, new job!
Please note, that our PQE requirements are for guide purposes. If you have more or fewer years of experience than is specified, we would still love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
* Employment Law: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Solicitors qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Senior Employment Solicitor
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