Trainee Solicitor – Employment

Jobtailor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accelerated growth opportunities

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus additional benefits

Private medical insurance

Annual learning and development budget

Regular team socials

Job summary

A dynamic law firm in Manchester seeks a Trainee Solicitor to join their Employment team. This role involves providing legal support to clients, including drafting employment contracts and managing tribunal claims. Ideal candidates will have completed their SQE1 and have a demonstrated background in employment law. The firm offers a welcoming environment, comprehensive training, and various employee perks such as hybrid working and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates are on the SQE qualification pathway and have completed their SQE1.
• At least 6 months of experience assisting employers in employment law.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral and written legal advice on various legal matters.
• Draft and advise on employment contracts and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research.

Skills

Experience in employment law

Client service skills

Legal research

Organizational skills

Education

Completed SQE1 assessment or equivalent

Job description

LegalVision is a commercial law firm built for high-performing lawyers and in-house teams who want to work differently. Through our fixed-fee legal membership, we provide unlimited legal support to SMEs and in-house teams.

Our team uses custom-built technology to deliver fast, high-quality legal support with predictable pricing for clients, and rewarding careers for those who work here. With operations across the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, LegalVision offers clear progression, exposure to complex work at scale, and the opportunity to be part of an innovative law firm.

The Opportunity

Due to the ongoing growth of the firm, we’re looking for a Trainee Solicitor undertaking the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) route to qualification to join our Employment team. There will be no rotations. Candidates who have completed their exams and are seeking Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) are encouraged to apply.

LegalVision’s clients span a broad range of industries, including SaaS/IT, healthcare, e-commerce, construction, and recruitment. The work is varied and hands-on, involving drafting and advising on employment contracts, settlement agreements, staff handbooks, and health and safety policies, assisting with contentious employment matters such as pre-tribunal advice and Employment Tribunal claims, and managing redundancy and TUPE processes for clients.

You will receive comprehensive formal and on-the-job training focused on technical legal knowledge, matter management, client service and meeting professional obligations, to give you a strong understanding of the legal needs of our commercial clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

Under the supervision of our Practice Leaders and Senior Associates, a typical day may include:

• Providing oral and written advice to clients on a broad range of legal matters (including as part of our industry leading Legal Advice Consultation service).
• Drafting and advising on a broad range of employment and health and safety law matters, including employment contracts, settlement agreements, staff handbooks, and health and safety policies, as well as assisting with contentious employment matters, including pre-tribunal advice and tribunal claims.
• Conducting legal research.
• Participating in role plays to improve your client service skills, or having a team lunch on the rooftop.

The Ideal Candidate

• Eligible: You are a SQE qualification pathway candidate and you have successfully completed your SQE1 assessment (or equivalent).
• Experienced in employment law: You have at least 6 months of demonstrated experience in employment law assisting employers.
• Wants to do things differently and isn’t the average trainee: You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are keen to grow as a solicitor in an innovative environment.
• Passionate about the client experience: You are focused on your clients and you’re dedicated to creating experiences that exceed client expectations.
• Personable, empathetic and resilient: You are friendly, warm and professional. You celebrate the ups, and push through and learn from the downs.
• Cool and calm under pressure: You are an organised and efficient worker, and can effectively manage competing priorities.

The Perks

• Forward-thinking environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers.
• Welcoming office environment in Ancoats and hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), enhanced maternity pay, plus contractual sick pay, paid volunteering, and birthday leave.
• Private medical insurance (post probation).
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
• Regular team socials and events.