AJ Chambers are working with a global law firm looking for an Employment Solicitor, 4 years+ PQE.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of matters, which will include:
• Full range of tribunal litigation covering all aspects of employment law and, as appropriate according to candidate, opportunity for advocacy at preliminary hearings.
• Advising Human Resource Managers, In-house Counsel, Managing Directors and other senior personnel on a variety of employee relations issues.
• Drafting, reviewing and advising on HR policies, employment contracts and directors’ service agreements.
• Acting for high net worth individuals to negotiate service agreements, team moves or termination arrangements.
• Advising internationally based clients on employment law in the UK and co-ordination of the international projects and advice.
• High Court proceedings relating to business protection for employer or employees.
• Corporate support - often acting as sole employment specialist (excluding pensions) in corporate transactions.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Candidates must be UK qualified solicitors with circa 4 - 6 years’ PQE in the UK and experience in the relevant areas described above.
The following experience/skills are essential:
• Bright with strong technical ability.
• Good commercial acumen and potential/proven business development skills and an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Good listening and written communication skills.
• Performing a lead role in negotiations and transaction management.
• A high level of client contact and previous responsibility for client files.
For more information please contact Danielle Gill.