Employment Solicitor 2-4 PQE

Role Description

Make a Real Impact. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors. Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services. As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results.

Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers. Our Employment, Pensions and Immigration department is a market leader in the healthcare, independent health and care and local government sectors. In healthcare, in particular, we have Band 1 team and partner rankings in Chambers and Partners.

The role: We are looking for a Solicitor to join us, based in either our Bristol, Birmingham, or Leeds office (with flexible hybrid working). The primary focus of your role will be supporting the healthcare partner leads across our substantial NHS and independent health and care practices. You will also have the opportunity to support a diverse range of national and regional clients across the other sectors in which we work. You would be advising on employee relations matters including internal disciplinary/grievance/capability processes, reviewing policies and procedures and contracts, advising on equalities obligations, conduct of and/or support on Employment Tribunals, advising on TUPE processes including inputting into drafting of commercial agreements as well as delivering training and supporting business development.

What we are looking for

• A range of contentious and non-contentious employment experience, ideally gained across one or more of our key markets
• Case management of ET claims (either managing your own caseload or supporting on more complex matters) including drafting pleadings, witness statements
• Advising on employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinary matters and settlement negotiations
• A strong core understanding of equalities legislation and case-law
• Reviewing/drafting policies
• Contractual advice
• Advising on restructures/redundancy processes/TUPE
• Undertaking transactional due diligence
• Good client management skills and an interest in business development

Benefits and Culture

When we ask colleagues what makes [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] a great place to work, the most popular thing they say is 'the people'. We operate a hybrid working model. Benefits include: 25 days holiday (plus option to buy up to 5 additional days), discretionary bonus, generous pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, and more.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. If you need any adjustments, please contact [contact hidden].