At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on employment law, handle tribunal litigation, and support HR strategies.
- Company: Dynamic commercial law firm in Cheltenham with a diverse client base.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to engage in cross-practice work and contribute to business development.
- Why this job: Join a team that tackles varied and high-quality employment law challenges.
- Qualifications: 2+ years PQE in employment law and strong drafting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Commercial law firm in Cheltenham is looking to recruit an Employment lawyer of 2 or more years’ PQE. The team advises a broad range of clients, including businesses, senior executives and entrepreneurs, across the UK and internationally. The work mix is varied and high quality, covering day-to-day strategic HR advisory work, Employment Tribunal litigation, complex exits, restrictive covenant and confidentiality issues, workplace investigations, TUPE and transactional support.
The team works closely with colleagues across the Firm, including Corporate, Real Estate, Private Client, Immigration and Dispute Resolution, providing an excellent opportunity to be involved in cross-practice, commercially focused employment work for a law firm that has a diverse and sophisticated client base.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing all aspects of advice to clients on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary and grievances, family friendly issues, redundancy processes and GDPR;
- Running employment tribunal litigation including drafting Grounds of Resistance, Particulars of Claim, attending Preliminary Hearings and dealing with case management steps;
- Carrying out due diligence on transactions and advising on “red flag” issues, drafting warranties and indemnities and advising on TUPE;
- Advising Senior Executives on maximising their severance terms on exit;
- Advising on all aspects of employment and partnership disputes (knowledge of High Court CPR is valued but not a pre-requisite);
- Complying with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.
Applicants will be able to show they possess the following skills/experience:
- Strong drafting skills both in respect of non-contentious and contentious Employment work;
- Ability to demonstrate experience of Employment tribunal proceedings on behalf of Respondents and Claimants;
- Familiarity with employment data protection and privacy issues including Data Subject Access Requests;
- Giving advice on Corporate transactions and advising on all aspects of TUPE.
The successful candidate will also be happy supporting the team in its marketing and business development initiatives.
Employment lawyer 2 years’ PQE CHELTENHAM employer: Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment
Join a leading commercial law firm in Cheltenham that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a diverse client base and a commitment to professional development, this firm offers excellent opportunities for growth and involvement in high-quality, varied legal work. Enjoy a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised, and you can thrive both personally and professionally.
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Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment Recruitment Team
