Employment Senior Knowledge Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Leeds is seeking an Employment Senior Knowledge Lawyer to enhance their team. This role involves keeping abreast of employment law updates, supporting colleagues with legal research, and delivering engaging training sessions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of PQE and possess strong communication and mentoring skills. You will play a crucial role in knowledge-sharing and process improvement, contributing to the firm's growth and success. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated legal professional looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Generous Benefits

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE as an employment or knowledge lawyer.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep the team informed on employment law updates.
• Plan and deliver training sessions for the team.

Skills

Legal Analysis

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Training Delivery

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 8+ years)

Tools

Legal Research Tools

Job description

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a Legal 500 firm in Leeds, seeking an Employment Senior Knowledge Lawyer to join their team.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Keeping the team informed on employment law updates and legal developments.
2. Supporting colleagues with legal research and day-to-day queries.
3. Planning and delivering training sessions, managing the team's learning and development calendar.
4. Mentoring and coaching junior team members to support their growth.
5. Creating, updating, and improving standard legal documents, templates, and guides.
6. Helping streamline processes by developing tools, checklists, and automation where possible.
7. Contributing to knowledge-sharing through team meetings and collaboration.
8. Writing articles, updates, and thought leadership pieces for internal and external use.
9. Assisting in preparing materials for webinars, client training, and public speaking events.
10. Collaborating with marketing on publications, conferences, and business development opportunities.
11. Supporting the preparation of tender documents, pitches, and client proposals.

The successful candidate:

1. Has 8+ years PQE as an employment or knowledge lawyer.
2. Possesses strong written and spoken communication skills, with clear and confident English usage.
3. Is skilled in legal analysis, research, and producing high-quality written work.
4. Is comfortable leading training sessions and delivering engaging presentations.
5. Is meticulous, thorough, and detail-oriented.
6. Is approachable and collaborative, able to connect with colleagues at all levels.
7. Is committed to mentoring and sharing knowledge to support team growth.

The firm offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and progression opportunities.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership.

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