Employment Advisor (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 Employment Advsior (Lawyer):

• 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 Employment Advsior (Lawyer):
• 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 the following for the Employment Advsior (Lawyer):
• 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