Legal Executive

Warwick Recruit Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in Telford is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to manage Employment Tribunal claims and provide HR-related advice. This full-time role involves handling a varied caseload, advising retained clients, and delivering bespoke employment documentation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in employment law and tribunal claims, alongside strong client management skills. A competitive package and excellent career prospects are offered in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling Employment Tribunal claims.
• Ability to provide HR and employment law advice.
• Strong client management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload.
• Provide commercial HR and employment law advice.
• Support around 20-25 retained business clients.
• Deliver bespoke employment documentation and HR support.
• Conduct HR and employment law training sessions.

Skills

Employment Law Expertise

Tribunal Claims Handling

HR Advisory Skills

Job description

Job Description

Legal Executive

Location: Telford Office
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview: 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, ...