Employment Solicitor

Employment Law Solicitor | 5+ PQE | Dorset | Hybrid Working Available | Up to £70,000 DOE

A leading law firm in the Dorset and Somerset region, providing legal services locally, nationally and beyond, is seeking a 5+ years’ PQE Employment Law Solicitor to join its well regarded Employment practice. The firm offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, with a strong focus on personal development, professional growth and long term career progression.

The Role
This position sits within the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Law Team, working closely alongside another specialist Employment Solicitor. The successful candidate will manage a broad and varied employment law caseload, including both advisory and contentious matters.

Typical work includes:
• Drafting employment contracts, policies and staff handbooks
• Advising on and managing disputes, including unfair dismissal and discrimination claims
• HR advisory work including disciplinaries, grievances and redundancies
• Employment law support on corporate transactions, including employee due diligence and TUPE issues
• Delivering employment law training to clients

Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with a strong background and genuine interest in Employment Law, who enjoys working closely with clients and as part of a wider commercial team.

You will demonstrate:
• Well developed skills in employment contract drafting and advisory work
• Experience resolving employer/employee disputes
• A sound working knowledge of the Employment Tribunal system
• The ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues

Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers and support staff is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential:
• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Employment Law
• Broad and up to date technical knowledge across contentious and non contentious Employment matters
• Proven ability to meet or exceed fee earning, time recording and billing targets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good time management and organisational ability
• Ability to manage own caseload effectively
• High level of professional integrity and discretion

Career Progression & Benefits
The firm offers a transparent and supportive career pathway through to Partnership for candidates who demonstrate the appropriate skills, drive and competencies. Candidates seeking a long term career move are therefore of particular interest, and relocators are welcome to apply.

Benefits include:
• 33.5 days’ annual leave plus an additional half day for your birthday
• Buy & sell holiday scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Occupational sick pay
• Discretionary performance related bonus
• Client referral scheme
• Discounted legal fees
• Health cash plan
• Hybrid working options

How to Apply:
Contact Alicia Forde on 0121 454 1004 or email alicia.forde@enllegal.co.uk quoting Job Ref: 215303569

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