The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our Employment team, part of the firm’s Corporate Commercial group.
Based within our Leicester office, we are offering a great working environment and excellent quality work, as well as exposure to quality clients.
Whether you are looking to qualify into Employment as a Newly Qualified Solicitor, or are an Associate or Legal Director seeking a new opportunity, this role can enable you to drive your own development and shape your own future.
You will play a key role providing high quality legal services to clients on all aspects of employment work, both contentious and non-contentious, for a variety of corporate/commercial clients. This role would suit someone who enjoys client contact and works well under pressure; you will have exposure to hands-on work from day one.
More senior fee earners will also assist in the supervision of more junior fee earners, delegating appropriate work to trainees and supporting on large complex matters
Your key duties will be:
- assisting on large complex deals with appropriate supervision, and also building up your own caseload of straightforward matters
- attending and conducting client meetings
- taking clients’ instructions
- giving clear advice in correspondence and in person
- maintaining good file management
- drafting documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client’s individual needs
- being a key team player in both the Leicester and wider cross-office Employment team
- taking a proactive approach to business development
If you have 4yrs’+ PQE, you can also expect to be:
- working with marketing strategies to attract new clients and developing relationships with current clients
- negotiating with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
- acting on behalf of clients in disputes and representing them in court, as necessary
- instructing Counsel or specialist advocates to appear in court and Tribunal for the client in potentially complex disputes
- preparing papers for court and Tribunal
Skills and experience you will have:
- previous experience in employment law, preferably from within private practice (for Newly Qualified candidates, significant relevant experience gained during your training contract is essential)
- strong IT skills
- a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- a willingness and enthusiasm to get involved in business development activities, ideally able to demonstrate a proven track record of success in this area
Key competencies you will need:
- motivation to take up a challenge at an exciting time
- to be personable and have experience of dealing with a broad range of clients
- excellent organisational and prioritising skills
- the ability to work in a busy team
- a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
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