Employment Solicitor

eNL; Stafford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Career progression

Job summary

eNL in Birmingham seeks an Employment Solicitor to handle a broad range of employment matters from day one. You will advise businesses and senior individuals, draft contracts and policies, and manage tribunal processes with support from experienced colleagues.

You will also engage in data protection work and help grow the practice through client events and seminars. The role suits lawyers with 1-5 years PQE who are keen to own matters, build strong client relationships, and develop sector

Qualifications

• 1-5 years PQE in employment law
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment work
• Strong drafting and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Advising businesses and senior individuals on a broad range of employment issues and strategic matters
• Drafting and reviewing employment documentation, including contracts, policies and procedures
• Handling employment tribunal matters through their lifecycle
• Advising on employment aspects of corporate and commercial transactions
• Assisting clients with data protection issues, including subject access requests
• Maintaining client relationships and contributing to business development activities
• Developing sector expertise and staying ahead of changes in employment law
• Participating in client seminars, events and written content

Skills

PQE 1-5 years

Employment law

Drafting

Communication

Client relationships

Team player

Job description

Employment Solicitor, Birmingham, 1-5 Years PQE, £65,000+ (DOE) - This is an opportunity to step into a role where you'll be trusted with meaningful client work from day one, working alongside experienced employment lawyers on a broad range of matters. You'll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, build strong client relationships and play an active part in the continued growth of the team. JOB REF:5566.

THE ROLE

• Advising businesses and senior individuals on a broad range of employment issues and strategic matters
• Drafting and reviewing employment documentation, including contracts, policies and procedures
• Taking responsibility for employment tribunal matters through their lifecycle
• Advising on employment aspects of corporate and commercial transactions
• Assisting clients with data protection issues, including subject access requests
• Keeping clients informed and building relationships that extend beyond individual matters
• Developing sector expertise and staying ahead of changes in employment law
• Getting involved in business development, including seminars, client events and written content

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Applications are sought from Employment Solicitors with between 1-5 Years PQE
• Experience across a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work
• Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills
• A genuine interest in understanding clients and their businesses
• The confidence to take ownership of matters while knowing when to seek support
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• An enthusiasm for developing your career and contributing to the wider team

ON OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate