Job Description
Employment Law Specialist - Lawyer - ID 12598
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Our client, an established multi-branch firm of solicitors based in Leicester, is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to lead and develop their Employment Department.
This ambitious and progressive firm is committed to the development and growth of its practice by recruiting key individuals who share their vision.
This is an opportunity for an energetic and driven lawyer with good technical knowledge and expertise in employment and HR.
The Role
. To undertake fee earning work, working both independently and as a member of the corporate team in transactional work;
. To proactively maintain and develop existing relations with the firm's clients and assist and help develop new relationships with third party referrers and clients;
. To have excellent experience and knowledge in employment related matters, acting for both corporate clients and individuals with a view to developing employment work generally;
. To work closely with other departments within the firm as part of a team on joint projects;
. To work on the growth and future development of the department to assist in the
. Build-up of the client base.
The Right Person
. 5 years' Post Qualified "hands on" Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law related matters;
. Good solid and demonstrable experience of dealing with and advising on employment issues in relation to corporate transactions;
. Excellent client facing skills and the ability to nurture existing clients and third-party relationships as well as the ability, drive and vision to help develop new business;
. Leadership skills;
. Commercial and common-sense approach;
. The ability to prioritise work and to work to strict timescales where required;
. Technical proficiency and good IT skills;
. A strong academic background.
The Package
. Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Fees
. Hours: 9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday (1hr 15 mins Lunch)
. Holiday: 23 days + Stat + Xmas Close
. Private Health
. Parking
. Mobile & Laptop
. Pension
If you - or someone you might know - are interested & think this opportunity may be suitable, APPLY ONLINE or call Paul Mitchell Associates (quoting ref: 12598) on 0116 254 9404.