The role
We'd be very interested in talking to individuals who have 4-8 years’ relevant post qualification experience as a solicitor to work in our employment team. The role gives the ideal platform for those seeking to move into the next phase of their career from adviser to building their client portfolio (organically and through business development), team management and supervision.
All candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas:
* advising employer clients on day to day employment issues;
* corporate support work;
* strategically planning and managing re-organisations and other employment projects;
* managing and conducting employment tribunal claims;
* hosting training and client events.
So who are we looking for? We want someone who has an interest in this area of law based on experience of dealing with employment law matters, a proactive, self-starter, with a strong technical ability, a committed and strong work ethic, exceptional client service, a problem solver and a strong and capable team player. We've also set our sights on an individual with excellent people, communication and client management skills, an interest in business development and good commercial awareness.
The Muckle Team
Our employment team is one of the largest and most pro-active in the North East. Widely regarded, the practice is predominantly employer based with a cross sector client base. The team deals with a range of employment matters including helping businesses with strategic planning/reorganisations, employment tribunal and high court advice, TUPE/ transactional support, executive severance, equality and diversity and other general HR related matters. We also have a growing corporate immigration practice and wish to develop our capability within the team further.
Our people are based across our central Newcastle office and a hub in Cumbria and we offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment and flexibility as to work location.
Muckle LLP has a long-standing commitment to agile working, enabling our 190 strong team to work from wherever is most suitable for them. Our modern office facilities complement this flexibility, ensuring our people have everything they need to deliver excellent service to our clients and each other.
Our people and values
Our business is full of bright, enthusiastic, articulate, colourful, and confident people. People who live and breathe our core values:
* Trust – we trust each other to do the right thing.
* Teamwork – we are one team and work selflessly for each other.
* Responsibility – we are self-starters and take responsibility for how we work together and communicate.
* Care – we care about our people, clients and community.
It means no matter who is involved, our clients receive the same excellent service from people who do what they say, on time and on budget, every time. That’s the Muckle way.
Our culture
We want everyone to understand how our business is run and encourage all our people to get involved. We are also proud of the communities in which we live and work and give our people many ways to support them.
For example, you could use your two days’ paid volunteering leave to support a local cause you care about or nominate them for a grant from our Muckle Fund at the Community Foundation.
From workplace running, netball, cycling and walking clubs to fun events organised by our BEAM (Being Engaged At Muckle) team and participation in our Green Team to help make the business as environmentally friendly as possible, we’ve created a unique and award-winning place to work:
* B Corp Certified - the first law firm in the North East and Cumbria to achieve this accreditation, we are leading the charge in ethical and sustainable business practices within our region and it forms the next part of our ESG strategy and continuous improvement.
* Investors In People Platinum award accreditation.
* North East Best Place to Work 2024 and 2023.
* North East Business of the Year 2023.
* North East Better Health at Work Maintaining Excellence award.
* Advanced Good Work Pledge.
* Award for Most Inspiring Employer (large business) 2022 and 2023 at the Inspiring Females Awards run by the North East of England Chamber of Commerce.
We are really proud of the results of our recent Investors In People survey, in which 99.2% of our people believe Muckle is a great place to work and 100% share the firm’s values. Our overall results place Muckle LLP in 147th position for ALL Investors in People organisations (of which there are over 10,000 throughout the world) and 2nd for legal firms globally.
So how does all that sound? If you’re looking to work in a friendly, open environment and want to develop your career in a forward thinking, commercial North East law firm, then this is an excellent opportunity.
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