Senior Employment Solicitor - Canterbury

Chadwick Nott; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Canterbury seeks a Senior Employment Solicitor with 8+ years of experience. The role offers an opportunity to handle both contentious and non-contentious HR matters in a growing department. Ideal candidates will have an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for business development. The firm champions diversity and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in employment law.
• Ability to develop niche areas of work.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of employer and employee HR matters.
• Support business development efforts in a growing team.
• Provide legal advice both contentiously and non-contentiously.

Skills

Business development

Contingent HR matters

Non-contentious HR matters

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Overview

Job title: Senior Employment Solicitor

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £70k-£85k - depending on experience

PQE Level: 8+

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

My client is a regional heavyweight with rankings in various departments and leading practitioners. Their Employment team is offering a great opportunity to join a growing department at an exciting period of expansion.

The work focuses on both employer and employee matters across the full spectrum of HR work of a contentious and non-contentious nature. The team are very keen to hear from senior lawyers and in particular those with existing contacts or a passion for developing niche areas of work, in return the department provides a strong platform and the tools to drive business development and expand your practice in a supportive, ambitious environment. This role is ideal for experienced, entrepreneurial lawyers who\'re perhaps struggling with too much bureaucracy in your current role and are seeking something different.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Kent or the Southeast generally please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.