Employment Law Solicitor
  • England,South West,Dorset
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Employment Law Solicitor, Dorset

This is a mid-senior employment solicitor role with partnership potential, mainly focused on employer advisory work and tribunal matters, within a regional firm.

The firm would be pleased to hear from local and relocation candidates.

The firm would like you o be in the office 4 days a week with one day working from home.
Core hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.


Main Responsibilities
Handling a wide range of employment law matters, including:
*Drafting employment contracts, policies, and staff handbooks
*Handling employment disputes such as: *unfair dismissal
*discrimination claims

*Advising employers on HR issues, including: *disciplinary procedures
*grievances
*redundancies

*Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions*HR/employee due diligence
*TUPE issues in business transfers

*Running employment law training sessions for clients
*Managing your own caseload
*Potentially supervising junior lawyers and support staff
Key Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
*Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in employment law
*Experience with employment tribunals
*Strong contract drafting skills
*Ability to manage a caseload independently
*Good communication and negotiation skills
*Strong organisation and time management
*Experience meeting billing/fee targets
*Proficiency with: Microsoft Office Case management systems Digital dictation
Desirable:
*Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff
Other expectations:
*Professional integrity
*Reliable and proactive attitude
*Own car/transport
Salary & Benefits
*Salary: Market rate (depends on experience)
*Annual leave: 33.5 days + ½ day for your birthday
*Flexible benefits:*Buy/sell holiday scheme
*Pension
*Life assurance
*Occupational sick pay
*Performance-related bonus
*Client referral bonuses
*Discounted legal services
*Health Cash Plan

Career Prospects
*Transparent pathway to Partnership
*Strong focus on long-term career development Sound good ? For more information on this excellent Employment Law opportunity please feel free to get in touch !
Job number 3521645

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Company Details:
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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