Employment Law - Solicitor

About your new role

Our market leading HR Rely Team advises employers across the UK on all aspects of employment, pensions and immigration law. Our clients are some of the UK's largest and best known employers. We believe that the quality of our clients and strength of our relationships with our clients speaks volumes about the quality of the service we provide.

As an Associate within the HR Rely Team  you will manage a mixed caseload of employment work including advocacy, and provide HR employment law advice to clients.

Main duties and responsibilities

Manage a mixed caseload of employment work Provide HR employment law advice to a wide range of clients

Conduct advocacy at Employment Tribunals Assist other members of the team with their caseloads as appropriate

Draft and prepare letters, e-mails, documents, tribunal responses, bundles, witness statements and reports

Draft articles and legal updates

Assist with business development initiatives including training and networking

Produce monthly and ad-hoc client MI reports

Work in accordance with client and internal SLAsWork in accordance with Weightmans’ values and procedures

Achieve set financial and chargeable targets

About You You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.

We also require you to have/be:3-6 YR Qualified Solicitor Excellent team work skills

Strong academics and technical knowledge

Excellent IT and typing skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent time management and organisation skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritise

Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets

Flexible approach

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.

Why work for usCome and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.  Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Why work for us? Take a look:
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Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.

Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!

All Locations Birmingham, United Kingdom, Glasgow, United Kingdom All Locations is a required field

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