AJ Chambers are delighted to be working with a well-established multi-service law firm with offices located in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, renowned for the quality of its legal advice and outstanding client service. They provide legal advice and solutions to business owners, FTSE 350 companies, public and private sector organisations, charities and high-net worth individuals.
Based in the Firm's commercially focused Luton branch, their Employment team offer business focused services to internal HR resources and businesses without dedicated HR resource. The team will also act in a personal interest for senior employees.
The role is ideal for an ambitious employment lawyer who wishes to develop their knowledge and skills in the following areas and equally an experienced solicitor who is looking for a change:
- Day to day employment advice for both employers and employees
- Negotiating settlement agreements
- Employment Tribunal work including advocacy
- The employment aspects of corporate support work including TUPE advice, due diligence, drafting and negotiating the employment aspects of the transaction documents including the warranties and indemnities in the sale agreement
- Developing a client base
- Initiating business development activities including writing articles, participating in webinars and networking
- Providing leadership and supervision to trainees and more junior members of the team
Our client is looking for an Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 3yrs+ PQE - although the role is initially offered as a Solicitor role, we would be keen to the candidate to work towards Associate level within a relatively short period of time.
- Broad Employment experience - contentious and non-contentious
- Ideally with experience of employment related corporate support experience
- Strong financial track record
- Proven strong academics - minimum 2:2 degree, ideally Distinction LPC
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Close attention to detail and high exacting standard of work
- Experience of putting together strategic solutions for businesses
- Commercial acumen
- Positive attitude to self-development and career progression
- Experience of networking/marketing; experience of public speaking will be an advantage
In return, depending on experience, you can expect a salary of around £50,000 to £60,000, possibly higher if you are more experienced and have a following. If you would like to discuss this role further or apply, then please get in touch with Barry.