Employment Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary package

25 days holiday plus extra days for Christmas and birthday

Bonus scheme

Discounted legal services

Pension plan with enhanced contributions

Retail discount program

Further training and qualification support

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Exeter seeks an Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 3 years PQE. The ideal candidate will advise on various employment matters, prepare legal documents, and handle disputes. They'll work in a collaborative team and benefit from a competitive salary and generous perks. This role is perfect for those looking to expand their expertise in employment law and business development.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing employment contracts and service agreements.
• Ability to advise on HR policies and procedures.
• Experience defending claims in Employment Tribunal.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers and employees on a variety of employment matters.
• Prepare and review staff handbooks and settlement agreements.
• Handle grievance and disciplinary procedures.

Skills

Handling a range of employment matters

General litigation experience

Interest in business development

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 3 years PQE

Job description

Employment Solicitor / Legal Executive

3+ PQE

Exeter

Why Join?

• Highly competitive salary package
• Generous benefits: 25 days holiday (+ extra days at Christmas and your birthday off, with buy/sell options)
• Bonus scheme to reward your contributions
• Discounted legal services for employees
• Pension plan with enhanced contributions
• Retail discount program
• Further training and qualification support
• A friendly and collaborative team environment

Who You'll Work With:

• Join a well-established firm known for its excellence in litigation and employment services
• Collaborate with a diverse client base
• Be part of a firm with a strong presence across multiple locations, including Exeter

Your Role:

• Advise employers and employees
• Prepareemployment contracts &service agreements for directors and senior executives
• Preparestaff handbooks
• Preparesettlement agreements
• Advise on the employment aspects on change of business ownership and TUPE
• Restructuring and redundancy
• HR policies and procedures
• Grievance and disciplinary procedures
• Defending (and bringing) claims in the Employment Tribunal or Court to include unfair dismissal; constructive dismissal;Breach of contract;Discrimination.
• Breach of restrictive covenants and confidentiality

What You will need:

• To be a Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 3 years PQE. If a Legal Executive you will have Practicing Rights
• Experience handling a range of employment matters
• An interest in building up the work & getting out & about developing new business (there is plenty to get!)
• Do get in touch if you are more of a general litigator to include employment law and looking to enhance this area of your experience

Next Steps:

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