Employment Lawyer, Helix

Dentons Canada; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated lawyer to join a team of employment specialists. This role is ideal for candidates with employment tribunal experience, offering flexibility in working hours while providing a first-class service to a small group of key clients. The position involves managing volume employment tribunal litigation and working alongside a dedicated team. With a focus on exemplary client service and a creative, collegiate environment, this role is perfect for energetic candidates aiming to contribute significantly to a leading legal firm. Join us and thrive in a culture committed to inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Support for Adjustments During Application

Inclusive Culture

Diversity Commitment

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a degree or equivalent and good academic record.
• Experience in employment tribunal matters and volume litigation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class service to clients by managing volume litigation.
• Support junior team members and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Employment Tribunal Experience

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technology Awareness

Education

Degree in Law or Equivalent

Job description

Department/Division: Helix
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK
Reports to: Helix
Type of Role: Remote

Reference Number: 7429

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced lawyer to join our team of employment specialists to work in innovative ways for a small group of key clients. This role is ideal for candidates with employment tribunal experience.

Our clients have entrusted Dentons to deliver part of their employment requirements and further enhance their longstanding relationships. The work involves the management of volume employment tribunal litigation.

We are building a diverse team to support this work, which will work alongside our Band 1 ranked Employment team as well as the clients' in-house legal function. This opportunity will be ideal for a lawyer who wants an alternative legal experience:

• Working for a small group of clients provides greater certainty and flexibility in working hours.
• This role enables qualified candidates to gain a deeper understanding of our client's businesses and work as a true extension of the client's in-house legal team.
• While part of a dedicated team, candidates will work alongside the UK Employment team and benefit from team training.

We are looking for a lawyer at 5+ PQE with general employment experience, particularly in employment tribunal matters.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time or part-time opportunities.

Responsibilities

You will work as part of a team to deliver a first-class service to our client, undertaking volume litigation predominantly consisting of unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. You will be supported in taking full ownership of key requirements and transactions for this client, giving you direct responsibility for core and high-profile aspects. Our approach is to create a safe environment by working collaboratively while encouraging team members to operate with a degree of independence.

You will have the opportunity to support more junior team members and demonstrate best practices in effectively handling litigation. A commitment to delivering high-quality focused services to our clients is essential, as is maintaining and developing client relationships.

Suitable candidates will be energetic and enthusiastic, aiming to become part of one of the largest teams in the country, working hard to provide the highest levels of client service while valuing a creative and collegiate team environment.

Required experience and skills

Candidates who are qualified solicitors:

• Good academic record, including a degree or equivalent.
• Experience working on general employment matters with a solid grounding in collective and individual redundancy processes, unfair dismissal, and all aspects of discrimination.
• Ideally have experience in a wide remit of work, with exposure to employment tribunals.
• Experience working with volume litigation is a valuable asset.
• Ability to handle a high volume of matters and meet tight deadlines.
• Technology awareness is required.
• Experience in supervising junior lawyers, paralegals, trainees, or apprentices is desirable.

Personal attributes

• Committed to exemplary client service.
• Strong problem-solving and policy-making skills, coupled with good business awareness.
• Demonstrate initiative and influence.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise and balance responsibilities in a time-sensitive setting.
• A methodical approach to work with a focus on accuracy.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons provides uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and sustainability.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background. We welcome applications from everyone, including those of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants can inform us about any adjustments or support they require. Any information shared is treated in confidence.

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page. For any questions, please email [e-mail]. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.

Please note that unsolicited CVs sent to the business will not be accepted.