Legal Executive

Warwick Recruit Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to manage Employment Tribunal claims and provide HR-related advice to clients. This role offers competitive salary, extensive annual leave, a pension scheme, and the chance to develop the contentious employment division. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in employment law and be committed to maintaining high standards of client service while working with a variety of business clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave up to 34 days

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Option to work from home

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a varied Respondent Employment Tribunal caseload.
• Strong experience providing HR and employment law advice to employers.
• Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload.
• Provide HR and employment law advice to retained clients.
• Deliver employment documentation and HR support.

Skills

Employment Tribunal management

HR and employment law advice

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Case management systems

Job description

A well-established legal practice is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer with specific expertise in handling Employment Tribunal claims (Respondent) to join its Employment Department. This role involves managing a varied contentious caseload while also providing ongoing employment law and HR-related advice to a portfolio of retained clients. An excellent package, strong career prospects, and the opportunity to help develop the contentious employment division are offered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload (predominantly Respondent defence work), making up approximately 2530% of the role.
• Provide commercial, solution-focused HR and employment law advice to employers subscribed to a retained support service.
• Support around 2025 retained business clients, including organisations such as independent schools, care providers, and medical practices.
• Deliver bespoke employment documentation and HR support, including on-site attendances and co-chairing employee hearings when required.
• Deliver HR and employment law training sessions to managers and client teams.
• Maintain high standards of client service, ensuring cases and enquiries are handled efficiently, accurately, and professionally.
• Travel to client premises as required.

Requirements

• Proven track record of managing a varied Respondent Employment Tribunal caseload.
• Strong experience providing HR and employment law advice to employers.
• Previous experience working with professional sector clients is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience delivering employment and HR training is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational, written, and communication skills.
• Strong IT proficiency, including MS Office; experience with case management systems is desirable.
• High attention to detail and strong file management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adopt a proactive, solution-driven approach.
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle (due to client site visits).

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Annual leave entitlement of up to 34 days including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• Company pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Private medical insurance.
• Option to work from home one day per week after completion of probation.

Work Location

In person, with occasional travel to client sites.