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Employment Lawyer – 3-6 month FTC – Thames Valley. 6+ PQE.
Our client is a mid-market firm that is looking to engage an experienced Employment Lawyer on a 3-6 month contract, starting ASAP. The role will require 1-2 days per week in their Thames Valley office.
Workload breakdown: 40% contentious, 40% non-contentious, 20% corporate support.
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and handbooks
- Advising on the full range of employment issues including recruitment, discrimination, disciplinary and grievances, managing sickness absence, family rights and leave, contractual issues, unfair dismissal, redundancy and restructuring, whistleblowing and benefits
- Drafting, advising on and negotiating settlement agreements for employer clients and individuals
- Advising on potential employment disputes on behalf of both employees and employers, including advising clients on day-to-day commercial strategy
- Managing employment tribunal cases from start to finish, including drafting pleadings, disclosure, drafting witness statements, advising on litigation and settlement strategy, preparing hearing bundles, instructing and liaising with Counsel and all day to day preparation and advice
- Advising on restrictive covenants
- Advising on the employment aspects of corporate transactions including TUPE, employment indemnities and warranties and conducting and reporting on due diligence.
- Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales, or another commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia or New Zealand, for instance) with relevant UK experience
- Upwards of 6 years’ PQE in advising on a full employment law caseload
- Training and post qualified experience gained from notable regional or city firms
- Experience in advising on employment advisory, litigation, and corporate support matters
- Strong interpersonal skills with an exceptional eye for detail
- An interest in and a willingness to commit to a 3-6 month contract
Due to the desired start date (ASAP), successful individuals are likely to be available immediately or at short notice.
Location:
Thames Valley area, UK.
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