Settlement Agreement Lawyer

ENL Legal Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Settlement Agreement Lawyer in Essex. The role focuses on advisory and settlement work for employees, with a strong stream of instructions and potential part-time or full-time arrangements.

You will advise on proposed settlements, restrictive covenants, and negotiate terms to ensure agreements are legally effective. 4+ years of PQE in employment law is expected, with a solid track record in settlement agreements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 4 years of experience advising on settlement agreements.
• Experience in employment law and settlement agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees on proposed settlement agreements and restrictive covenants.
• Negotiate improvements to financial and non-financial terms; ensure agreements are legally effective.

Job description

JOB TITLE

Settlement Agreement Lawyer – 4+ PQE – Essex – Are you looking to join an established employment team where you can focus on referral-based work? Applications are welcomed from Solicitors or Legal Executives seeking a new challenge either on a part time or full time basis!

PQE

4+ PQE

LOCATION

Essex

SALARY

Dependent on experience (DOE)

THE ROLE

The expanding employment team is looking for an additional Lawyer to focus on settlement agreement advice which the firm receives a consistent stream of instructions for. If you’re looking for a role offering you the opportunity to deal with advisory and settlement matters then this is the role for you! The role will require the appointed individual to advise employees on proposed settlement agreements, advising on restrictive covenants, negotiating improvements to financial and non-financial terms as well as providing legal advice as and when required to make agreements legally effective.

THE CANDIDATE

You will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 4 years of experience advising on settlement agreements. Ideal Lawyers will be experienced in all aspects employment law and have sound track record in advising on settlement agreements. Superb opportunity for someone who would like to focus on advisory settlement matters.

THE FIRM

With ambitious growth plans, this regional practice is offering a rare opportunity for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their established and growing practice. There is a steady flow of work for the appointed Lawyer to hit the ground running with along with the strong regional reputation the firm have in the local market for you to further develop your career.

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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