Solicitor - Employment (Healthcare sector)

Weightmans; Liverpool, Liverpool City Region, Old Hall Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool seeks an Employment Associate or Principal Associate to manage employment law cases, primarily in the healthcare sector. The role requires a qualified solicitor with 3-8 years PQE, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to supervise junior members. Join Weightmans, recognized as a top employer, and contribute to a high-quality legal service.

Benefits

Award-winning organization

Top employer recognition

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 3-8 years PQE in employment law.
• Experience in managing complex Employment Tribunal cases.
• Familiarity with the healthcare sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of employment matters.
• Provide HR employment law advice to clients.
• Conduct advocacy at Employment Tribunals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Advocacy

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

About your new role

Our market-leading Employment, Pensions, and Immigration team advises employers across the UK on all aspects of employment, pensions, and immigration law. Our clients include some of the UK's largest and most well-known employers. The quality of our clients and the strength of our relationships reflect the high standard of our service.

As an Employment Associate or Principal Associate (depending on experience), you will manage a diverse caseload of employment matters, including advocacy, and provide HR employment law advice to clients, primarily within the healthcare sector.

Requirements include:

• Managing a mixed caseload of employment work within the healthcare sector
• Providing HR employment law advice
• Conducting advocacy at Employment Tribunals
• Supervising junior team members
• Drafting and preparing legal documents, tribunal responses, bundles, witness statements, and reports
• Drafting articles and legal updates
• Assisting with business development, including training and networking
• Working in accordance with client and internal SLAs
• Aligning with Weightmans’ values and procedures
• Achieving set financial and chargeable targets

This list is not exhaustive; other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

About You

Ideally, you will have previous experience and a genuine interest in employment law within the healthcare sector.

Essential qualifications and skills include:

• Qualified Solicitor with 3-8 years PQE
• Experience or familiarity with the healthcare sector (desirable)
• Ability to manage complex Employment Tribunal cases
• Advocacy experience
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Strong academic and technical knowledge
• Ability to supervise junior team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and targets
• Flexible approach

If you meet these criteria and are enthusiastic and eager to learn, we look forward to your application.

Note: Candidates are encouraged to contact us directly for inquiries or further details. Our recruitment team is here to assist.

Why work for us

Join our award-winning organisation. Weightmans has been recognized as a leading employer for 18 consecutive years at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, ranking 5th, and has secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK law firms.

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