Job Title: Solicitor (Employment Law)
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: Competitive
Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working
Job Reference: 36842
About the Firm
Our client has been providing legal services from offices in Bury St Edmunds since 1893. The firm offers a broad range of legal advice to both individuals and companies across various legal services nationally and internationally. Recognised for delivering excellent client service, the firm is consistently ranked highly in Legal 500 and Chambers directories. They pride themselves on offering practical advice from expert legal professionals, working closely with clients to achieve their desired results.
Essential Experience:
1. Assisting senior associates and partners on cases, while managing own matters under supervision
2. Delivering high-quality, commercial advice to businesses and individuals
3. Handling a mixed caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment work
4. Reviewing and drafting employment contracts, service agreements, settlement agreements, and policies and procedures
5. Assisting on Employment Tribunal cases, including drafting ET1s, ET3s, List of Issues, and correspondence with the Tribunal
6. Strong client relationship management skills
7. Strong academic background, with a minimum 2:1 degree classification
Desirable Experience:
1. Supporting corporate transactions, including TUPE
2. Advising on and enforcing post-termination restrictions
3. Experience advising clients from various sectors
4. Business development, including networking
5. Presentation skills
Knowledge and Skills:
1. Ability to manage own caseload and assist others in the Employment team
2. Financial housekeeping
3. Conduct client meetings both in person and remotely
4. Assess legal issues, conduct research, and provide cost and scope advice
5. Draft documents and letters of advice
6. Stay up to date with law and practice developments
7. Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Benefits: As well as offering very competitive salaries and providing a supportive working environment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
1. 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
2. Hybrid working
3. Personal pension scheme
4. Group life assurance
5. Support and funding for further professional qualifications
6. Employee assistance programme
7. In-house health & wellbeing sessions
8. Car parking
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone - there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact Person: Shabir Jiza
Contact Email: (url removed)
Contact Phone: (phone number removed)
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