A well-established and expanding law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or Senior Associate to join its team and lead the development of its employment law offering. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious employment lawyer to take ownership of a practice area, help shape its future direction, and become the firm's primary employment law specialist.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will enjoy significant autonomy and responsibility, working closely with senior leadership while building and growing an employment law caseload and client base. This role would suit an entrepreneurial solicitor who is looking for a platform to develop a department rather than simply inherit an existing workload.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising employer and employee clients on a broad range of employment law matters
- Managing contentious and non-contentious employment work
- Handling Employment Tribunal claims from inception to conclusion
- Advising on disciplinary, grievance, redundancy and restructuring matters
- Supporting business development and helping to grow the employment practice
- Building strong client relationships and establishing a profile within the local market
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with proven employment law experience
- Ability to manage matters independently
- Strong technical knowledge across contentious and advisory employment work
- Commercial awareness and excellent client-care skills
- Ambition to develop and grow a specialist practice area
- Senior Associate or Partner level
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to lead and develop an employment law service
- High degree of autonomy and visibility within the firm
- Genuine career progression prospects
- Supportive and entrepreneurial environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package dependent on experience
This is an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the growth of an established firm's employment offering.
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Employment Solicitor - Head of Department in Doncaster employer: Court 1 Capital
Court 1 Capital is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within its London-based disputes practice. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from exposure to high-profile international arbitration cases and jurisdictional travel, alongside a competitive salary package that reflects the value placed on their expertise and contributions.
