Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is working with a Legal 500 & Chambers UK ranked firm seeking an Employment Solicitor to join their team in Milton Keynes. The role involves representing clients in disputes over unfair dismissal, discrimination, and harassment, and advising on redundancies, terminations, and related processes.

The successful candidate will have 1–3 years PQE in employment law, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage a busy caseload with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years PQE in employment law.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to tight deadlines.
• A proactive and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in disputes over unfair dismissal, discrimination, or harassment.
• Advise on redundancies, termination, and wrongful dismissal processes.
• Provide advice on employee rights such as holiday pay, sick leave, and working hours.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
• Negotiate settlements in disputes or employment-related claims.
• Advise on handling employee grievances and disciplinary procedures.
• Assist businesses with law when transferring employees during sales or restructurings.

Skills

Employment law

Client communication

Dispute resolution

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a Legal 500 & Chambers UK ranked firm who are looking for an Employment Solicitor to join their team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Representing clients in disputes over issues like unfair dismissal, discrimination, or harassment.
• Advising on the legal process of redundancies, termination, and wrongful dismissal.
• Providing advice on employee rights, such as holiday pay, sick leave, and working hours.
• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
• Negotiating settlements in cases of disputes or employment-related claims.
• Advising on how to handle employee grievances and disciplinary procedures.
• Helping businesses comply with laws when transferring employees as part of a business sale or restructuring.

The successful candidate:

• 1-3 years PQE in employment law.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to tight deadlines.

• A proactive and client-focused approach.

In exchange, the firm is offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package, as well as progression opportunities.

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