Employment Fee Earner

Pertemps; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in South Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Employment Fee Earner with a minimum of 2 years PQE. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of employment law matters, both contentious and non-contentious, providing legal advice to clients, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of employment legislation, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling employment law matters independently.
• Strong technical knowledge of employment legislation and case law.
• Experience in Employment Tribunal advocacy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advise on employment law matters, contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Draft and negotiate settlement agreements and provide day-to-day employment law advice.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client care skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage competing deadlines

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Employment Fee Earner

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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