Oculus Legal Group are partnered with a leading organisation who are looking to appoint a Senior Employment Legal Advisor to join their growing Employment Law team. This role is suited to a technically strong lawyer who combines sound judgement with a practical, client-focused approach to various employment matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive and timely employment law and employee relations advice via in-person meetings, phone calls and written correspondence.
- Manage employment litigation in the Employment Tribunal from start to finish, including advocacy (with training available).
- Draft and scrutinize contracts of employment, policies, procedures, and other employment-related documents.
- Present engaging seminars on employment law and employee relations topics.
- Maintain a high standard of professional knowledge through continuous research and training.
- Ensure compliance with office procedures for work coordination and monitoring.
- Assist the Head of HR & Legal as required.
- Collaborate with other business units to support member recruitment and retention.
- Identify opportunities for additional fee-paying work and assist in their procurement.
- Undertake other relevant tasks to achieve the overall objectives.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Substantial PQE in employment law.
- Experience advising clients on employment law, employee relations, and HR matters.
- Proven track record in handling tribunal cases with minimal supervision.
- Advocacy experience in Employment Tribunals is an advantage.
Skills:
- Ability to provide practical, commercial employment law advice.
- Strong analytical skills to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly.
- Ability to put clients at ease and build rapport.
- Resilience under pressure and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent negotiation skills and teamwork capabilities.
Business and Industry Knowledge:
- Experience with trade unions is a plus.
- Proficient in time and advice recording.
Flexible working: 1x Day in office, open to a 4 or 5 day week, £4.5k car allowance and up to 8% matched pension contribution. Please reach out for a confidential discussion.
In-House Senior Employment Solicitor in Reading employer: Oculus Legal Group
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