Senior Employment Solicitor

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Employment Expert to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. As a Senior Employment Expert, you will collaborate with a leading Employment Partner to drive the next phase of growth for the team. This role offers a unique blend of leadership and market-leading support, making it an ideal setting for your career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

* Undertake a diverse caseload incorporating both contentious and non-contentious work for employer clients, including SMEs, OMBs, and listed companies.

* Assist with Modern Slavery Act compliance and provide strategic advice on Boardroom/SMT disputes.

* Play an integral advisory role in projects such as restructuring, changing terms and conditions of employment, and large-scale redundancy exercises.

* Provide ad hoc advice on operational HR matters and assist with data protection compliance.

* Represent clients in employment tribunals and provide corporate support for M&A work.

Key Skills and Experience:

* Extensive experience in employment law, ideally with 5+ years PQE.

* Proven ability to work independently, handling your own caseload from initial instruction through to completion.

* Strong leadership skills with some management experience to train and supervise the team.

* Willingness to engage in Business Development and the ability to connect with new contacts and wider teams.

* Competence in providing strategic advice and representing clients in employment tribunals.

Company Benefits:

* 26 days holiday, with an increase to 28 days with length of service

* Life insurance

* Pension scheme

* Annual staff recognition awards

* Private Healthcare

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