Employment Solicitor (1+ PQE)

IDEAL PERSONNEL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 1-year PQE to join a dedicated team in Milton Keynes. Ideal candidates are hard-working and outgoing, with a solid understanding of employment law and advocacy experience. The role involves managing your caseload, engaging in business development, and contributing to a friendly team environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Salary is up to £50,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• 1 year PQE in Employment Law.
• Experience in a city or medium/large provincial practice.
• Keen interest in topical employment law issues.

Responsibilities

• Part of a busy team handling employment law cases.
• Responsible for own caseload under supervision.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Drafting and advisory skills

Advocacy experience

Presentation skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational ability

Problem-solving

Job description

Employment Solicitor (1 Year PQE)

Full time, Milton Keynes – up to £50,000 DOE – Ref No: IPRS7411

Our client has a vacancy for an Employment Solicitor 1 year PQE to be part of their team. The ideal candidate should be hard‑working, outgoing and a good team player. Experience of working in a city or medium/large provincial practice is desirable. You should have a keen interest in employment law and be able to discuss knowledgeably topical employment law issues.

Key Skills

• Sound legal knowledge, drafting and advisory skills
• Experience of undertaking advocacy in court/chambers/tribunal setting
• Experience of presenting to an audience
• Commercial, practical and financial awareness
• Confidence and ability to communicate at senior levels
• Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the team and the firm
• Problem solving
• Strong ambition for career development
• Team player able to fit into a friendly, busy team
• Negotiation skills
• Organisational ability
• Ability to be responsible for own caseload (under supervision where relevant)

Requirements

• Exposure to both claimant and respondent employment work
• Corporate support experience
• A willingness to undertake Business Development Activities

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

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