Employment Lawyer
*Annual Salary: Competitive
*Location: Southampton
*Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Join our esteemed national law firm in Southampton as an Employment Lawyer. This role offers the opportunity to handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, primarily supporting corporate employer clients. With a strong reputation backed by a team of exceptional legal professionals, we provide a supportive environment aimed at fostering individual growth and expertise.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Engage in both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, supporting corporate employer clients and occasionally senior executives and claimants.
*Handle complex disputes and high-value claims, gaining expertise in technically and strategically challenging matters.
*Split your time between disputes, general advisory work, and occasional corporate support tasks.
*Play an active role in business development, including participating in seminars and networking events, and drafting guidance and articles.
*Benefit from the support and resources of a larger national team, ensuring high levels of client contact and responsibility.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Circa 6+ years PQE with robust experience in employment law, HR matters, and Tribunal cases for employers.
*Proven track record of managing cases from inception through to final hearing, including compliance with directions and detailed discovery exercises.
*Experience in advising on day-to-day employment issues such as disciplinary proceedings, grievances, redundancies, and discrimination issues.
*Skilled in preparing contracts of employment, policies/handbooks, and advising on settlement agreements.
*Excellent team player with a capability to provide commercial solutions to client issues.
*Strong drafting, research, and advisory skills, demonstrating practical and commercially minded advice.
*Interest in business development and practice growth.
*Non-contentious/corporate support skills are beneficial but not mandatory.
Benefits:
*Hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between home and office.
*Comprehensive learning and development programme.
*Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.
*Supportive environment fostering a positive work-life balance.
To apply for the Employment Lawyer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.