Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join a public sector organization on a remote basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with a variety of employment law matters, from negotiating contracts to advising on complex issues like TUPE and discrimination. The position is expected to last 3-6 months, providing a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you have a passion for employment law and enjoy working collaboratively, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing advice on non-contentious and contentious employment matters.
• Ability to negotiate and draft employment agreements and documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on various employment matters including TUPE, contracts, and dismissals.
• Collaborate with external solicitors on Employment Tribunals.

Skills

Employment Law

Negotiation Skills

Drafting Agreements

HR Procedures

Disciplinary Procedures

TUPE

Compromise Agreements

Health and Safety

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for an Employment Solicitor to join a public sector organization on a remote basis. The role is expected to last 3-6 months.

As an Employment Lawyer, your responsibilities will include:

1. Providing advice on a range of non-contentious and, where appropriate, contentious employment matters, including TUPE, pensions, employment contracts, termination issues, disciplinary and grievance procedures, severance, compromise agreements, policies and HR procedures, staff handbooks, redundancies, dismissals, breach of contract claims, maternity and sick pay issues, discrimination issues, health and safety, and Employment Tribunals.
2. Negotiating, drafting, and interpreting a variety of employment and related agreements and documents.
3. Collaborating with external solicitors regarding Employment Tribunals and providing necessary assistance or advice.

While local authority experience is desirable, candidates from a private practice background are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately for shortlisting. For further information or to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Natalie Delaney at our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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