We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an employment lawyer to join the Employment Team in our Newbury office. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years’ PQE, a strong academic record, preferably with experience of working in a commercial legal practice.
Our Employment Team is part of our broader Business Team and provides expert and pragmatic guidance on day-to-day employment matters, navigates complex corporate transitions, and manages workplace disputes and employment claims. We also assist with the intricacies of redundancies, as well as advising on settlement agreements.
The Role
* Working with other members of the employment team, provide general advice to employer clients on a wide range of employment law matters
* Developing skills and knowledge to ensure confidence in leading on matters
* Advising on and drafting settlement agreements
* Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and other HR documentation
* Supporting more senior members of the team with ET claims
* Staying up to date on changes in employment laws and regulations
* Promoting the team and firm at business networking opportunities and on social media
* Supporting the provision of training and guidance to HR and management on employment law topics
About you
* 2+ years’ PQE in employment law ideally with a commercial law firm
* Excellent academic record
* Self-starter with a strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent team player with demonstrable ability to build effective and trusting relationships with clients and colleagues
* Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills
We offer
Salary: Competitive
Office: Preferably Newbury
Hours of work: 9.00am - 5.30pm
Other Benefits: Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy; pension; life assurance; medical health cash plan & discount portal with Virtual GP & wellbeing tools & advice.
About Gardner Leader
Gardner Leader is a forward thinking, innovative and friendly law firm which has grown substantially in recent years and has offices throughout the Thames Valley.
Recently awarded “2024 Law Firm of the Year” by LawNet, we provide quality legal services to individuals and businesses through our Business, Real Estate, Litigation, Family, Wills Probate & Estate Planning, and Conveyancing teams.
We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
If this sounds like the role for you and an exciting opportunity and you have the skills and experience to join our team, please apply and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.