Employment Solicitor (respondent) 1-2 years PQE – £45-48K – Maidstone, Kent/Remote
An award-winning internationally recognised legal practice in Kent who have a deep understanding of public sector business have an opening for an Employment Solicitor to join their Employment Privacy and Government team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about providing top-quality legal adverse range of clients.
The role
As a Solicitor in their team of 3, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal services for the Council, schools and academies, including advocacy before Employment Tribunals, providing advice on complex employment law issues, and managing a caseload of employment litigation. You will also work closely with their Head of Group and colleagues across the firm to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services to their clients.
Key Duties:
* Prepare cases for multiday hearings before Employment Tribunals.
* Represent clients at Tribunals and Courts or assist counsel in the representation.
* Advise on a wide range of employment law matters, including TUPE, employee relations, and governance.
* Manage a full caseload of employment-related cases with some supervision.
* Conduct legal research and share findings with the team to support case preparation.
* Provide legal support to other teams as needed.
* Deliver training updates to HR officers.
* Comply with internal quality assurance processes and assist in ensuring adherence to the Quality and Business Manual.
What they are looking for
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive.
* Proven experience in employment law, including ideally advocacy before Employment Tribunals and advising on TUPE and related matters.
* Thorough knowledge of Employment law, with a willingness to support matters related to Education law, Policy Reviews, LGPS Pension matters, and Data Protection.
* Ability to manage your own caseload and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Ability to work proactively and use initiative to meet urgent client needs.
What they can offer
* Flexible working
* 30 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays and a discretionary extra day at Christmas
* Group Pension Plan (two-tiered scheme with up to 7.5% employer benefit)
* Practising certificates paid for annually by the company
* Life insurance cover at 4x salary
* Training opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* National and local retail discount scheme
If you feel you would be a good fit and would like to learn more about this opportunity, then contact Alison Banks at alison@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 464 2506 or 07979 952 201.