Employment Solicitor

Reed; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Cross-practice work

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Employment Associate (2-4 PQE) for its Cheltenham office. You will advise a diverse client base in the UK and internationally, handling both transactional and contentious employment work within an international law firm.

The role offers exposure to high-quality work, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative environment with a strong client base across industries.

Qualifications

• Strong drafting skills for both non-contentious and contentious work.
• Experience in employment tribunal proceedings for respondents and claimants.
• Familiarity with data protection issues, including GDPR.
• Ability to contribute to business development, such as articles and networking.
• Experience advising on TUPE and transactions from buyer/seller perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive employment law advice on documentation, policies, disciplinaries, grievances, and GDPR.
• Represent clients in employment tribunal proceedings and manage case steps.

Skills

Drafting skills

Tribunal experience

Data protection

Business development

TUPE

Contracts for services

Disciplinary matters

Regulatory knowledge

Training delivery

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) 2-4 PQE

Job description

Employment Associate (2-4 PQE)

• Annual Salary: Competitive
• Location: Cheltenham
• Job Type: Full-time

Join the dynamic Employment team at our clients firm, where you will advise a diverse range of clients including businesses, senior executives, and entrepreneurs, both in the UK and internationally. This role offers a varied and high-quality workload, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth within an international law firm known for its sophisticated client base.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide comprehensive advice on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary and grievances, family-friendly issues, redundancy processes, and GDPR.
• Handle employment tribunal litigation, including drafting Grounds of Resistance and Particulars of Claim, attending Preliminary Hearings, and managing case steps.
• Conduct due diligence on transactions, advising on "red flag" issues, drafting warranties and indemnities, and advising on TUPE.
• Advise senior executives on maximising severance terms upon exit.
• Address all aspects of employment and partnership disputes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong drafting skills for both non-contentious and contentious work.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting employment tribunal proceedings for both respondents and claimants.
• Familiarity with employment data protection and privacy issues, including Data Subject Access Requests.
• Ability to contribute to business development initiatives, such as article writing and networking event participation.
• Experienced in advising on transactions from both buyer and seller perspectives, and in all aspects of TUPE.
• Expertise in dealing with employment status issues, including worker status and drafting contracts for services.
• Experience in managing grievances, performance issues, and disciplinary matters.
• Understanding of dismissals in the financial services industry and relevant regulatory issues is desirable.
• Ability to present employment training to peers and clients.
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent) with 2-4 years' PQE.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a leading international law firm.
• Involvement in cross-practice, commercially focused employment work.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.