Employment Lawyer

Direct Line; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join their Litigation team on a full-time, fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will handle a mixed caseload of employment claims, providing clear legal advice and managing claims proactively. A qualification as a Solicitor or Legal Executive is required, along with experience in employment law. The position offers excellent benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

9% employer contributed pension

Up to 10% annual performance-based bonus

50% off home, motor, and pet insurance

Health and dental insurance options

Generous holidays

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Understanding of Employment Tribunal procedure is crucial.
• Experience managing employment claims.
• Ability to provide accurate legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Handle various employment claims.
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice.
• Manage claims from assessment to hearing.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Case management

Legal advice

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Overview

DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining the Legal Services team you’ll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely talented team support and guide customers through life’s toughest moments. It’s a fast-paced and collaborative working environment but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure you’re ready for the challenge. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website.

The Role

You will join the Litigation team as an Employment Lawyer on a full-time and fixed-term contract basis.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• You will handle a mixed caseload of employment claims of varying degrees of complexity.
• You will be taking initial instructions, providing clear and accurate legal advice while progressing claims pro-actively and in a timely manner in line with the terms of the client’s legal expenses insurance policy.
• Acting for clients on the full range of employment disputes, managing conduct of the claims from the initial assessment stage through to final hearing and beyond to enforcement where appropriate.
• Providing a professional service to clients by delivering timely and accurate advice, as well as managing expectations.

What We\'re Looking For

• Solicitor or Legal Executive, or have experience at an equivalent level
• Experience of managing a caseload of employment claims
• A good understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure is crucial
• Experience of dealing with Legal Expenses Insurance-funded claims would also be desirable but not crucial

Hours

35 hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm)

Location

Bristol (BS1 6JX), Leeds (LS1 4AZ), Bromley (BR1 1DP)

Benefits

We recognise we wouldn\'t be where we are today without our colleagues, that\'s why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

• 9% employer contributed pension
• Up to 10% Annual performance-based bonus
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance, plus Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
• Generous holidays
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus, many more

Ways of Working

Our hybrid model offers a \'best of both worlds\' approach. When you\'ll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We\'re delighted to feature as one of the UK\'s Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you\'re more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.