Employment Lawyer

TieTalent; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal firm in London seeks an experienced Employment Lawyer to provide expert legal advice on employment-related matters. The successful candidate will manage disputes, support HR, and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation. Ideal for those with a strong background in employment law and excellent communication skills, this position offers a chance to navigate complex legal landscapes for the firm.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in employment law.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Proven track record in managing employment disputes.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide early legal advice to avoid litigation.
• Manage legal risk and identify systemic issues.
• Offer independent legal advice on employment law.
• Conduct legal research and update the firm.
• Support HR in employee relations matters.
• Support HR in handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Special projects as determined by the Head of Legal (General Counsel) or Head of QRM Team.

Skills

Legal advice

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our dynamic Legal Team. You will play a crucial role in providing expert legal advice and support on employment-related matters across the organisation. Your insights will help us navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide early legal advice when a dispute may lead to a tribunal claim, helping to navigate the process and potentially avoid litigation.
• Identify and manage legal risk, including identifying patterns or trends in claims that may indicate systemic issues within the business and providing training to mitigate such risks in the future.
• Provide independent, impartial legal advice on all aspects of employment law to internal stakeholders, including contracts, disciplinary and grievance matters, discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings) and regulatory compliance.
• Manage disputes effectively, to help minimise the financial costs, operational disruption, and reputational harm associated with employment claims, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
• Conduct legal research and keep the firm updated on changes in employment and other relevant law, including conducting training and drafting guidance.
• Support HR in handling employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Special projects as determined by the Head of Legal (General Counsel) or Head of QRM Team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified solicitor with significant experience in employment law.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law.
• Proven track record in managing employment disputes and litigation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Business thinking: Connect the Firm\'s strategic framework with meaningful measures of success for the Legal Team for the commercial benefit of the Firm as a whole. Demonstrate high-level project management skills to deliver the Firm\'s initiatives, ensuring our operations stay resilient and evolve in line with legal or regulatory developments.
• Communicating: High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and credibly to a range of audiences.
• Collaborating: A team player and relationship builder who enjoys supporting colleagues and has the ability to build relationships across the firm and to build rapport, gaining the trust of partners and colleagues.
• Decision making: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to identify and drive the use of best practice in legal strategy and tools to deliver improvement and development in the Firm\'s practices.
• Developing self and others: An awareness of and an interest in deepening your own legal knowledge, together with enthusiasm for sharing your knowledge and experience with others. A positive attitude with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.
• Innovating and change: The ability to think creatively and connect ideas and insight from other businesses and industries to improve the Firm\'s quality and manage risk.