Employment Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Bury St Edmunds; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Life insurance

25 days + bank holidays

Scottish widows’ pensions

Resumo da vaga

Oculus Legal Group in Suffolk is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor with 4+ years PQE to join their growing team. You will manage a varied caseload, advising on contracts, staff handbooks, HR policies, and TUPE matters.

You will support employers and employees, handle Employment Tribunal cases from instruction to representation, and provide strategic guidance on settlement terms and covenants, while developing client relationships.

Qualificações

• 4+ years of PQE in Employment Law.
• Experience advising both employer and employee clients.
• Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Ability to manage your own caseload and work autonomously.
• Interest in business development and networking.

Responsabilidades

• Advising on contracts of employment, staff handbooks, and HR policies
• Supporting employers on disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, and TUPE matters
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to representation
• Providing strategic guidance on employment status, settlement agreements, and restrictive covenants
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, settlement terms, and other employment-related documentation
• Contributing to business development through networking and client relationships

Conhecimentos

4+ years' PQE in Employment Law

Descrição da vaga

Oculus Legal Group are working on direct instruction from a strong regional practice in Suffolk who are growing their Employment team and are looking for an experienced Solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE.

This firm has a down-to-earth team of experts who care deeply about the quality of their work and the people they work with. They combine high professional standards with a refreshingly positive working culture.

About the Role:

You’ll manage a varied caseload and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the Employment team:

• Advising on contracts of employment, staff handbooks, and HR policies
• Supporting employers on disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, and TUPE matters
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to representation
• Providing strategic guidance on employment status, settlement agreements, and restrictive covenants
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, settlement terms, and other employment-related documentation
• Contributing to business development through networking and supporting client relationships

About you:

• At least 4 years’ PQE in Employment Law.
• Demonstrable experience advising both employer and employee clients.
• Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Confidence in managing your own caseload and working autonomously.
• An interest in business development, including building client relationships, identifying opportunities and attending networking events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Scottish widows’ pensions

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