We’re exclusively partnered with a well-established and fast-growing Employment Law, HR, and Health & Safety firm in Chester. As a result of new client wins and ongoing growth, they are looking to add an Employment Lawyer to their team.
This is a great opportunity to join a firm that’s expanding for the right reasons demand for their expertise. You’ll work with a varied client base, tackling complex employment matters in a supportive and commercially focused environment. If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact while progressing your career, this could be the right move.
Role Summary:
This role demands a balanced approach to managing both contentious and non-contentious matters. The successful candidate will manage their own client base and case-loads with responsibilities that include:
*Providing day-to-day employment law advice on both contentious and non-contentious issues.
*Managing day-to-day client relationships and providing tailored advice to meet client needs.
*Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, employee handbooks, as well as day-to-day letters and documents such as disciplinary invites and outcome letters.
*Advising on TUPE, redundancy, discrimination, unfair dismissal, and other employment matters.
Candidate Requirements:
*Qualified Solicitor or Lawyer (CILEx) with experience in Employment Law, particularly in managing employment tribunal litigation.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
*Capable of managing a diverse workload and meeting deadlines.
*Team-oriented, and comfortable working autonomously in a remote or hybrid setting.
Key Benefits:
*Option for fully remote or hybrid working model.
*Salary up to £55,000.00 based on experience
*No billing targets or requirement for business development.
*Private medical insurance upon completion of the probationary period.
*Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
*A healthy work-life balance.
*Regular training and professional development.
*A friendly and positive work culture.
*Open-door policy for communication and collaboration.
Note: Remote will only be considered to experienced hires. If you have under 4 years PQE this role will be hybrid.
Lexington Talent is acting as an exclusive employment agency in relation to this vacancy on behalf of the client.