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Employment Lawyer Closing Date: 17th July 2024Location: NottinghamContract: PermanentRecruitment Partner: About the role: A fantastic opportunity for a qualified solicitor to join the Boots UK Legal team as an Employment Lawyer. You will join a close-knit team, that has a varied remit, primarily supporting the Boots UK & Ireland and Boots Opticians businesses. The role focuses on managing a significant employment tribunal case load, and providing solution orientated, risk based legal advice to the business. You will also have opportunities to support other in-house lawyers in relation to the employment and industrial relations aspects of other transactions, including outsourcing, mergers and acquisitions activity, and TUPE matters. This role reports to the Director of Employment Law, International. Key responsibilities of the role will include: managing employment claims for Boots UK, Boots Opticians and other Walgreens Boots Alliance businesses; managing relationships with external counsel in respect of employment work; providing skilled, timely employment advice and support to the HR Director, key stakeholders and the wider HR Function in accordance with Boots' strategy and its operational and commercial needs; and partnering closely with the HR Leadership teams to drive best practice. What you'll need to have: You should be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or hold an equivalent qualification with 3 years post qualified experience (indicative). You should have broad experience of employment law matters in the UK with a demonstrable ability to handle a significant litigation case load. You should have a keen commercial outlook with sufficient technical experience to work autonomously in an in-house employment law team. You should be an excellent communicator and be able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts at all levels. Why Boots: At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at rewards. (Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate) What's next: If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you'll be notified by email. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. #LI-Onsite
Salary Circa £28,000 - £30,000 depending on skills and experience Full time/37 hrs a week/Fixed-term (present until September 2025) Location: Hybrid Working / Huntingdon Anglian Water offers a flexible approach to working location. This role provides the opportunity for hybrid working, with an average of 2 days in the office, Your based location would be our Lancaster House office in Huntingdon. Make every drop of your potential count. Join our team! We're one of the leading providers of water and water recycling services in the UK and our organisation is an industry benchmark for quality and customer service. Our purpose is to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we service through our commitment to love every drop and as a business, we strive to "make today great" for our staff and our 6m customers, putting water at the heart of everything we do. So if you are you looking to join a purpose led, leading and forward-thinking organisation, we may be just what you are looking for. We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our highly valued inhouse legal team as a Litigation Paralegal. You would be joining a 20 strong legal team whose working philosophy is "your problem, our problem, no problem" and where we are constantly striving for high performance. If this resonates with you, you can look forward to joining a purpose led business with an open and collaborative culture, without the weight of time recording or billing, and enjoy focussing on delivering the best possible outcome for our business, customers and other stakeholders. As a valued employee you'll be entitled to: Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% Personal private health care Annual bonus scheme 26 days leave, rising with service Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion Life cover at 8x your salary Personal accident cover - up to 5x your salary A range of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paternity / partner pay. Opportunity for shared parental pay. What you'll be doing: As a Litigation Paralegal, you will be responsible for the recovery of water, sewerage and miscellaneous debt by managing cases through legal proceedings to their resolution. You will assess the credibility of evidence, prioritise claims and identifying those to progress through to judgment. This role also provides valuable support to the litigation team with the following responsibilities; investigating and responding to defendant's queries, arranging property visits, negotiating settlements and advising the business of case status. You will also prepare county court documents and attend hearings, while maintaining accurate records of claim progression and outcome. What does it take to be successful? Experience in a legal environment, familiarity of country court proceedings and use of the Civil Procedure Rules We are open to candidates of differing levels of experience and will consider an individual with time-served experience as a Paralegal in litigation team and and/or LPC qualification Knowledge and experience of high volume debt recovery work We welcome applications from candidates in either private practice or from industry who can demonstrate relevant dispute resolution experience Be able to work autonomously, not be afraid to have difficult conversations with customers/defendants and confident in advocacy Strong team player with the ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of business colleagues IT literate and confident in using MS Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint Full Driving Licence and access to vehicle Inclusion at Anglian Water: Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community's Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer, and we play a leading part in the Women's Utility Network. Closing date: 11th July 2024 #loveeverydrop
General Litigation Lawyer South East England £55 per hour In Person Court Attendance Position: Civil and Criminal General Litigation Lawyer Organisation: South East based Local Authority Duration: 3-month ongoing contract Working Pattern: Full time Working Arrangement: Remote with in person court attendance Hourly Rate: £55 umbrella per hour Venn Group's legal team are working with a dynamic South East based local authority to assist with their search for a General Litigation Lawyer on a locum basis. This is an exciting opportunityfor a lawyer who is seeking to further their litigation career. The ideal candidate for this role will be either an experienced Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEx with at least 5 years PQE, who has experience and knowledge of undertaking a full spectrum of Civil and Criminal litigation work. Duties shall include: Civil Litigation: Manage and conduct civil litigation cases, providing expert legal advice and representation in various civil disputes Housing Litigation: Handle housing litigation matters, including tenancy disputes, possession claims, and other housing-related legal issues Planning Prosecutions: Oversee prosecutions related to planning violations, ensuring compliance with planning laws and regulations Criminal Litigation and Prosecutions: Conduct criminal litigation and prosecutions, representing the council in criminal cases and ensuring effective enforcement of legal standards Environmental Prosecutions: Manage environmental prosecution cases, working to uphold environmental laws and regulations through effective legal action Licensing: Provide legal advice and support on licensing matters, including applications, renewals, and enforcement of licensing regulations Council Tax Law: Handle legal issues related to council tax, including disputes, enforcement actions, and advising on council tax legislation It is thoroughly encouraged that candidates with knowledge of some areas of this but not all, and the type of people looking to expand their legal repertoire, apply for this role. The role of Litigation Lawyer comes with a competitive hourly rate and gives the right candidate an opportunity to grow their overall litigation legal repertoire. Local Government experience is preferable but not essential provided there is significant relevant Civil and Criminal Litigation law experience. Please apply for this role online or contact Aidan Sallis and Leah Liddell via phone or email for further information. Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits. Civil and Criminal General Litigation Lawyer South East England £55 per hour In Person Court Attendance