Employment Fee Earner

Executive Network Legal Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in South Yorkshire is offering an opportunity for an Employment Fee Earner with at least 2 years PQE. The successful candidate will manage diverse employment law cases, providing advice on contracts and handling claims such as unfair dismissal. This role emphasizes professionalism, strong communication, and negotiation skills. A competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and support for career progression are offered. Interested individuals should contact Teagan at the agency for more information.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for progression

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling employment law matters independently.
• Experience in Employment Tribunal advocacy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advise on employment law matters including contracts and policies.
• Handle unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancy claims.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical knowledge of employment legislation

Client care skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Employment Fee Earner / 2+ PQE / South Yorkshire / This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive firm offering high-quality work, autonomy and clear career progression – To apply please call Teagan on 0113 320 0575 and quote Job Ref: 2293

JOB TITLE: Employment Fee Earner
PQE REQUIRED: 2+
LOCATION: South Yorkshire
SALARY: Competitive

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, acting for both employers and employees with minimal supervision. The role will include advising on a wide range of employment law matters including contracts, policies and procedures as well as handling contentious matters such as unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancy claims, drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, providing day to day employment law advice to clients and managing matters through the ACAS early conciliation and Employment Tribunal process, whilst ensuring files are progressed efficiently in line with regulatory and compliance requirements and maintaining high standards of client care and contributing to the development of the department.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or an experienced Employment Fee Earner. You will have proven experience handling employment law matters independently and be able to demonstrate strong technical knowledge of employment legislation and case law. Excellent communication, negotiation and client care skills are essential. The candidate will be well organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines, whilst being proactive, professional and able to work effectively within a team. Experience in Employment Tribunal advocacy and familiarity with case management systems would be advantageous.

PACKAGE

On offer is a competitive salary dependent on experience, a supportive and collaborative working environment, opportunities for progression and professional development and flexible working arrangements considered.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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