Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Leeds or Manchester. This role offers a chance to represent clients in various employment disputes, provide essential legal advice, and ensure compliance with workplace regulations. With a focus on client satisfaction, the ideal candidate will possess strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a proactive approach to managing a busy caseload. The firm provides a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for career progression, making it an exciting opportunity for legal professionals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in employment law.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in disputes over unfair dismissal and discrimination.
• Advise on redundancies, termination, and wrongful dismissal.

Skills

Employment Law

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Client Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE)

Job description

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a Legal 500 ranked firm who are looking for an Employment Solicitor to join their team in Leeds or Manchester.

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:

5 + 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.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership.

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