Employment Solicitor

Douglas Scott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well established law firm in Farnham seeks an experienced Employment Solicitor to lead their Employment Law department. This role involves managing a team of lawyers, providing high-quality legal advice, and overseeing operations, including budgetary control and business development. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' PQE in Employment Law, strong management experience, and the ability to cultivate client relationships. The firm offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, among other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' PQE in Employment Law.
• Proven ability in team management.
• Strong technical knowledge of employment law.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of employment lawyers.
• Provide expert legal advice on employment law.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee budgetary control for the department.
• Collaborate with other departments for seamless service.

Skills

Team management

Expert legal advice

Client relationship development

Budgetary control

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in Employment Law

Job description

Employment Solicitor

Surrey – £55,000 - £65,000

Head of Employment Law

Farnham

A well established firm are looking for an experienced Employment Solicitor to lead their Employment Law department as Head of Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing a team of employment lawyers and providing expert legal advice and support to the firms clients.

As Head of Department, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the department's operations, including team management, business development, client management, and budgetary control. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the department delivers high-quality legal services to our clients, and that the team members are motivated, engaged and equipped to perform at their best.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of employment lawyers, providing leadership, guidance, and support to help them achieve their goals.
• Provide expert legal advice and support to clients on all aspects of employment law, including but not limited to, disciplinary and grievance procedures, employment contracts, discrimination, and dismissal.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities and providing excellent customer service.
• Oversee the department's budgetary control and ensure that financial targets are met.
• Collaborate with other departments within the firm to deliver an integrated and seamless service to clients.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in employment law and ensure that team members are informed of any changes that may affect clients.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in Employment Law.
• Experience in managing and developing a team of lawyers.
• Strong technical knowledge of employment law and a track record of delivering high-quality legal advice.

On offer is a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowance, healthcare and other benefits.

If you have a passion for employment law, a desire to lead and develop a team, and the skills and experience to deliver excellent legal services to clients, I would love to hear from you.