Employment Solicitor (Legal Director)

Pertemps; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to lead and mentor within the Employment team. This role involves advising both employees and employers on various employment law matters, including grievance proceedings and discrimination. The ideal candidate has over 5 years PQE, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to high-quality legal service. The position offers a competitive salary and the potential for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible & hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as an Employment Solicitor.
• Experience in advising on HR and employment law matters.
• Strong mentoring and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on grievance and disciplinary proceedings.
• Lead and mentor junior colleagues in the Employment team.
• Provide practical legal advice on a variety of employment issues.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client care

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Employment Solicitor (Legal Director), 5+ Years PQE, Stoke-on-Trent, £70,000+ (DOE) - Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor ready to lead, inspire and grow? JOB REF:1638.

The Role

• You will be a strong generalist with 5+ years’ PQE and a proven track record of advising on the full range of HR and employment law matters.
• You’ll combine first-class technical ability with leadership and mentoring skills, plus a genuine passion for business development.
• Advising both employees and employers on a full range of employment issues, including grievance and disciplinary proceedings, redundancy, unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment, and TUPE.
• Leading and mentoring junior colleagues within the Employment team.

Skills Required

• Applications are sought from Employment Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE looking for a new challenge
• A confident leader with experience in mentoring and developing others.
• Strong business development instincts with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent communication, organisational and client care skills.
• A collaborative approach and passion for delivering high-quality, practical legal advice.

On Offer

• Competitive remuneration package on offer
• Flexible & hybrid working for qualified roles
• Genuine career progression

Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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