Employment Law Solicitor

Dorchester – £60,000 - £70,000

Employment Law Solicitor, Dorset
 
This is a mid-senior employment solicitor role with partnership potential, mainly focused on employer advisory work and tribunal matters, within a regional firm.
 
The firm would be pleased to hear from local and relocation candidates. 
 
The firm would like you o be in the office 4 days a week with one day working from home.
Core hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
 
 
Main Responsibilities
Handling a wide range of employment law matters, including:

• Drafting employment contracts, policies, and staff handbooks
• Handling employment disputes such as:
  • unfair dismissal
  • discrimination claims
• Advising employers on HR issues, including:
  • disciplinary procedures
  • grievances
  • redundancies
• Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions
  • HR/employee due diligence
  • TUPE issues in business transfers
• Running employment law training sessions for clients
• Managing your own caseload
• Potentially supervising junior lawyers and support staff

Key Skills & Experience Required
Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in employment law
• Experience with employment tribunals
• Strong contract drafting skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organisation and time management
• Experience meeting billing/fee targets
• Proficiency with: Microsoft Office Case management systems Digital dictation

Desirable:

• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff

Other expectations:

• Professional integrity
• Reliable and proactive attitude
• Own car/transport

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Market rate (depends on experience)
• Annual leave: 33.5 days + ½ day for your birthday
• Flexible benefits:
  • Buy/sell holiday scheme
  • Pension
  • Life assurance
  • Occupational sick pay
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Client referral bonuses
  • Discounted legal services
  • Health Cash Plan

Career Prospects

• Transparent pathway to Partnership
• Strong focus on long-term career development   Sound good ? For more information on this excellent Employment Law opportunity please feel free to get in touch !