Employment Lawyer

Job Description

Employment Lawyer - 5 years PQE

Salary :

Location :
Hertfordshire (Hybrid)

Ready to lead employment law practice at a firm that genuinely invests in your career. Our client is an industry recognised regional law firm seeking an ambitious Employment Lawyer to join their growing Company and Commercial team.

This is your chance to shape the employment law offering of a respected practice whilst enjoying genuine flexibility structured progression and a workplace where staff are proud to work.

You’ll develop a mixed caseload of transactional non-contentious and contentious employment work working alongside colleagues across multiple office locations. Your responsibilities will include :

• Providing comprehensive HR advice and support to employer clients
• Drafting service agreements, contracts of employment, staff handbooks and policies
• Advising on employee terminations, redundancies, restructuring and settlement agreements
• Managing disciplinary procedures and internal investigations
• Advising on TUPE matters and boardroom disputes

• Representing clients in employment tribunal and court proceedings (unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, discrimination claims)
• Supporting corporate transactions with employment due diligence and TUPE advice
• Delivering training seminars and legal updates

• Demonstrating strong business development and marketing skills
• Contributing to the firm's social media and thought leadership initiatives
• Building and growing client relationships

You’ll be a qualified Solicitor CILEX or FILEX member with :

• 5 years post-qualification experience in employment law
• Strong technical knowledge of employment law with proven ability to deliver profitable work
• Excellent client care skills and commitment to service excellence
• Proven track record of developing and growing client relationships
• Experience acting for employers on a wide range of matters

• Dedicated to providing excellent client service
• Team player with a can-do attitude who goes the extra mile
• Strong judgement maturity and risk awareness
• Positive attitude and genuine interest in promoting the firm's reputation
• Pride in your work and commitment to excellence

• Salary : (depending on experience)
• Firm-wide and fee-earner bonus schemes
• Automatic enrolment to contributory corporate pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Access to a financial wellbeing platform

• Hybrid working arrangements
• 25 days holiday per year rising by one day per year of service (maximum 30 days)
• Monthly one-to-ones and six-monthly appraisals
• Supportive nurturing working environment

• Automatic enrolment to Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Cash Plan (after probation) covering dependants
• Designated Social and Wellbeing champions in each office
• Wellness initiatives including social walks, book clubs and charitable activities
• Annual staff events (summer, Christmas, quarterly office lunches, staff quiz)

• Structured career path with clear progression opportunities
• Supported and mentored professional development
• Opportunities to lead and grow the employment law offering
• Access to training and continued learning

Our client is a respected regional law firm with five offices across Hertfordshire, Essex and London. With over a century of heritage they’re committed to being the go-to private wealth legal practice in their region through excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation and respect. They’re passionate about giving back to local communities and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to progress your employment law career with a firm that truly values its people we’d love to hear from you.

Contact:
Mara Watson

Hawthorne‑Finch Talent Solutions Ltd

Email :
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Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience.

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• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Banking
• Legal Research
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Underwriting
• Phone Etiquette

Employment Type

:
Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1