Employment Counsel

Sellick Partnership; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A PLC household name in South Yorkshire is seeking an In-house Employment Solicitor to join their respected legal team. The role focuses on providing comprehensive employment law advice, managing tribunal claims, and collaborating with HR on policy development. With a competitive salary and extensive benefits, this presents an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor to work in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Car allowance, £6,000

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Attractive Bonus 15%

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced parental leave policies

Competitive pension contribution

Free parking

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay

Discounts for staff and family

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a strong practice in Employment Law.
• Experience advising in-house legal teams or in private practice.
• Ability to build strong relationships and provide clear advice.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Providing employment law advice and drafting contracts for internal stakeholders.
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims and instructing counsel.

Skills

Employment Law

Stakeholder Management

Contract Drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

In-house Employment Solicitor

South Yorkshire

£55k - £60k

Hybrid 3 days a week in the office

In-house Employment Solicitor is required to join a PLC household name on a permanent basis. You will be joining a well regarded legal team and be providing employment advice across the group.

As the In-House Employment Solicitor, you will be;

• Undertaking a wide range of employment law matters, both on the contentious and non contentious side
• Working with internal stakeholders to include HR and Employee relations to provide employment law advice and drafting employment contracts when required
• Drafting and amending employment policies and procedures and working on projects within the Group
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims up to preliminary hearings and instructing counsel thereafter

As the In-house Employment Solicitor, you will have;

• A Qualified Solicitor with a good working practice of Employment Law
• Experience advising in-house legal teams on employment law either within an in-house setting or private practice
• Ability to build and continue working relationships across the group, providing clear and concise advice

Benefits of the In-House Employment Solicitor

• Car allowance, £6,000
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Attractive Bonus 15%
• Hybrid working 3 days a week in the office and 2 days from home
• Working with an established legal team and collaborative working
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with holiday buying scheme
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Competitive pension contribution
• Free parking
• Staff Discount within the Group and discount for family and friends
• Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Plus many more!

To understand more about this role or to have a confidential chat, please do reach out to Chelsey Saxon on the in-house legal team.

Synonyms: Employment Solicitor ; Employment Lawyer ; Employment Counsel

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