About your new roleOur market leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration team is seeking an experienced employment lawyer primarily to work with our healthcare clients. We believe that the quality of our clients and strength of our relationships with our clients speaks volumes about the quality of the service we provide.The candidate will be based at either our Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham office. Our team is highly ranked in the Legal Directories and has ambitions to grow further.As a lawyer in the healthcare team, this is a great opportunity to play an integral role in growing our business, working alongside Partners to drive the practice forward, with scope for career development. You will manage a mixed caseload of employment work, predominantly for clients in the primary care, secondary care and private healthcare sectors and will be responsible for: Advising clients on the full range of employment law issues, including redundancy, disciplinary matters, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination and detriment claims; Defending Employment Tribunal claims including drafting defences, bundles, witness statements and merits reports; Advising in relation to change projects, changing terms and conditions and consultation requirements; Industrial relations advice; Drafting articles and legal updates; Assisting with business development initiatives including training and networking; and Contributing to set team financial and utilisation targets.We also require you to have/be:6/7 + year PQE (although we will consider all candidates who have relevant experience); Flexible approach; Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of the UK’s top 30 law firms.Dependant on experience Contract Type:PermanentFull Time or Part Time?Full Time
Pensions Senior Lawyer in London employer: Weightmans
Weightmans is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Located in Liverpool, the firm provides comprehensive training opportunities for its employees, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle complex litigation cases. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to work-life balance, Weightmans stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in law.
