Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Reading is looking for an Employment Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE in employment law. The successful candidate will represent clients in disputes, advise on legal processes, and ensure compliance with workplace regulations. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to manage a busy caseload. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have 1-3 years PQE in employment law.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills essential.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in disputes regarding unfair dismissal and discrimination.
• Advise on redundancies, terminations, and wrongful dismissals.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Client-focused approach

Caseload management

Education

1-3 years PQE in employment law

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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