Employment Partner/Legal Director

Sellick Partnership; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking an Employment Partner for a reputable regional practice in Reading on a full-time permanent basis.

Hybrid working is on offer, with duties including providing high-quality employer-led employment law advice, drafting contracts, policies and handbooks, and supporting business development.

The successful candidate will have 8+ years' PQE, strong communication, and leadership skills to help grow the team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with Employment Law experience (8+ years PQE).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised when necessary.
• Interest in networking and business development.
• Management and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and drafting employment contracts, policies, procedures and staff handbooks.
• Advising on and drafting settlement discussions and COT3 agreements.
• Handling HR/employment law issues such as disciplinary and grievance procedures, discrimination and whistleblowing.
• Managing redundancy, restructures and TUPE matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Management

Supervision

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

A highly reputable regional practice in Reading are currently seeking an Employment Partner to join their busy team on a full-time permanent basis. Hybrid working is on offer.

Your New Role

The successful Employment Solicitor will provide a high quality legal service on all aspects of employer led employment law including;

• Reviewing and drafting employment contract, policies, procedures and staff handbooks
• Advising on and drafting settlement discussions and COT3 agreements
• General HR/employment law issues such as disciplinary and grievance procedures, discrimination and whistleblowing
• Redundancy, restructure and TUPE matters

My client would like someone who is ambitious and wants to help grow the team further. Someone who enjoys business development would also be great.

About You

The ideal candidate will;

• Be a qualified Solicitor with Employment Law experience (8 years PQE+)
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have the ability to work unsupervised when necessary
• Be interested in networking and business development
• Management and supervisory skills

In return, our client is offering a competitive salary with great benefits and a real opportunity to put their stamp on a fantastic team/firm.

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