Employment solicitor NQ - 3 years PQE

Markel; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Looking for a new legal role within Employment Law that will have a meaningful impact on the clients we work with?

We are searching for an Associate Solicitor to join our Markel Employment Law team!

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity:

Markel Law LLP, a law firm, independently authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We handle a broad range of legal services for Markel policyholders, associations, and leading businesses across a range of sectors. Our teams are spread across offices in Manchester, Leeds, London, and Croydon, employing over 60 lawyers. We are recognised as leading experts across commercial, civil, personal injury, employment, and regulatory law, often handling complex, high-value claims and disputes with a unique focus on commerciality and client outcomes rather than profit.

At Markel, we hold the individual's right to self-determination in the highest light, providing an atmosphere in which people can reach their personal potential. The Markel approach is one of spontaneity and flexibility. We have the ability to make decisions or change course quickly, unlike other large law firms. Our goal is to deliver legal services in line with the Markel Style.

Part of Markel Group (NYSE – MKL), a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.

We have a great new role for an Associate Solicitor in either our Manchester or Leeds office, supporting on both contentious and non-contentious employment law cases as well as working with some of our larger retail clients.

What you’ll be doing:

Advising insurers, insured, and private clients in relation to general employment law issues and existing or contemplated employment disputes prior to the issue of proceedings; to include:

• All aspects of ACAS early conciliation including settlement and agreements.
• Providing opinions on prospects.
• Advising on general day-to-day HR issues and assisting with grievance and disciplinary procedures.
• Reviewing, advising upon, and drafting employment documents such as settlement agreements, contracts of employment, and company handbooks/policies.

Conducting proceedings in the Employment Tribunal on behalf of insured or private clients; to include:

• Reviewing papers.
• Drafting claims or responses.
• Complying with all case management instructions.
• Briefing Counsel.
• Attending hearings personally where appropriate.
• Preparing witness statements.
• Ensuring that relevant stakeholders are kept updated in relation to prospects.

Assisting in disseminating employment law updates, mail shots, training to clients, the insurer, and across the other Markel Law departments, to include:

• Assisting in the drafting of employment law material for use by colleagues or clients.
• Assisting in the presentation of courses in employment law for the benefit of colleagues, clients, or prospective clients.
• Assisting colleagues in other departments by, where necessary, conducting disciplinary or grievance hearings or investigations.
• Keeping accurate records and time records in an appropriate manner.
• Invoicing clients as necessary.

Our must haves:

• Experience in undertaking both contentious and non-contentious work within employment law.
• Experience of communicating effectively in a professional environment with a range of people.
• Good IT skills across Microsoft, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail/accuracy.
• Have excellent customer care skills.
• Be commercially aware at all times.
• Have an analytical and problem-solving approach to advice.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and uphold company standards.
• Have good document drafting skills and an eye for detail.
• Have the ability to gain and retain client confidence.
• Have sound working knowledge of all appropriate electronic research facilities.
• Demonstrate commitment to the organisation, team, and role.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism at all times.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues.
• Focus on personal development and maintaining levels of knowledge and expertise.
• Be an efficient and effective team member and participate fully to achieve team goals.
• Be able to network internally and externally to acquire and implement knowledge.
• Continuously seek improvement to achieve higher levels of efficiency, customer service, and effectiveness. Think laterally.
• Recognise the importance of order and clarity in the workplace and the presentation of work.
• Possess the initiative to work independently and have the confidence to take responsibility for decisions made.
• Demonstrate experience of prioritising and multi-tasking.
• Experience of liaising appropriately with external and internal contacts at all levels of the organisation.
• Maintain CPD and Practising Certificate as a solicitor/barrister in the UK.

Who we are:

Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL), a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you:

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package.
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave.
• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer.
• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role, then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at [e-mail] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.

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