Employment Lawyer

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Lawyer to join the EMPLOYMENT team of this multi-office Legal 500 firm of solicitors. This includes one on the South East London/Kent border with excellent transport links and where this opportunity is based. Although this ideally a full-time role, some HYBRID work may be considered. The role requires a strong background in RESPONDENT based EMPLOYMENT matters such as corporate support work, wrongful and unfair dismissals, redundancy and restructuring, restrictive covenants and general employment issues. Responsibilities may include: * Process instructions in accordance with established procedures of both good practice and the firm’s quality system and risk management processes * Assist in marketing activities and maintain appropriate professional relationships with referrers and clients * Identify and attend appropriate networking opportunities and introduce new clients to the firm. * Effect financial controls for matters under supervision in conjunction with the Head of Department complying with the SRA accounts roles * Take responsibility for delegated work, ask for guidance in respect of matters that are unclear and report errors which need to be resolved * Adopt knowledge sharing behaviours at team, departmental and firm level * Comply with SRA learning and development requirements and identify specific training needs The successful candidate will have: * At least 5 years PQE with strong technical knowledge of EMPLOYMENT Law and a passion for business development. The role will involve covering all aspects of EMPLOYMENT LAW including RESPONDENT. * Must be working in and have significance experience of EMPLOYMENT Law. Immigration experience would be useful but not vital, * Self-sufficient and able to work with minimum supervision. * Ability to relate to clients at all levels and demonstrate excellent levels of client care. * Good Court or Tribunal Advocacy skills * Excellent communication skills Benefits will include: * Hybrid working * A generous salary (depending on qualification and experience) * Bonuses * Generous annual leave * Bupa, life assurance * Together with perks and discounts from major retailers. Want to know more – why not be the first to GET IN TOUCH