Company:
CV-Library
Location: Bedfordshire
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Salary: £4,300 - £49,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Employment Law Solicitor
Bedford
Full or Part Time £43,000 - £49,000 (pro rata)
We’re recruiting for an experienced Employment Solicitor with around 3 years or more PQE experience . Someone who can demonstrate an understanding of what their clients are hoping to achieve, plan strategically and apply the law with accuracy.
The firm is small (but expanding), forward-thinking law firm providing high-quality employment law services. They provide advice on all aspects of employment law to employees and employers. The businesses they advise range from micro-businesses to large companies with UK branches. A collaborative firm who welcome ideas from the team. This role will see you will work closely with all departments, including their Principal Solicitor.
The ideal candidate would have:
* Experience representing both employees and employers in contentious and non-contentious matters.
* A working knowledge of the law on restrictive covenants, unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, whistle blowing and TUPE.
* Experience preparing contracts of employment and staff handbooks.
* Experience advising on settlement agreements.
* Good computer skills, and be familiar with using Microsoft365, Clio or similar software
* Prepared ET1, ET3, particulars of claim and grounds of resistance.
* Appeared at the Employment Tribunal, at least on preliminary matters.
* Has the ability to progress every matter and keep clients up to date using excellent communication skills
* Provide clear information on fees throughout, to help clients keep control of their costs.
Package
* Salary range £43,000 to £49,000 (pro rata if part time)
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* They don’t set unreasonable daily billing hours or expect employees to work over their paid hours.
* Flexible hours: (Happy to hear from part-time and full-time applicants. We will discuss working hours with the right candidate, to find an arrangement that suits you and the firm.)
* Role is based in our Bedford Office
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