Employment Lawyer - 12 month FTC 2-5pqe

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled lawyer to join their Employment team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of clients while providing essential HR support and guidance on employment law matters. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in legal principles and excellent communication skills, along with a desire to grow within the firm. With opportunities for progression and involvement in training seminars, this position is perfect for those looking to make an impact in the legal field.

Qualifications

• 2-5 PQE with experience in Corporate support.
• Broad understanding of relevant legal principles.

Responsibilities

• Providing HR support to employer clients.
• Guiding clients through disciplinary procedures.
• Handling TUPE issues in transactional work.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Legal analysis

Drafting skills

Knowledge of employment law

Marketing and business development

Education

Qualified in the UK

Job description

THE FIRM

A leading Thames Valley firm.

THE ROLE

The Employment team is looking to recruit a lawyer with 2-5 PQE on a 12-month fixed-term contract as maternity cover.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a broad range of clients, including local, national, and international entities. Given the structure of the team, there will be genuine opportunities for progression over time.

THE CANDIDATE

Qualified in the UK with experience in Corporate support.

• A broad understanding of relevant legal principles and experience in assisting with a desire to become an expert in this challenging field.
• Excellent drafting, legal analysis, verbal and written communication skills, and knowledge of employment law.
• An ability and willingness to engage in marketing and business development activities.
• Experience in training seminars and workshop programmes for employers is advantageous.

Work responsibilities include:

• Providing HR support to employer clients on a day-to-day basis.
• Guiding clients through disciplinary procedures and internal proceedings.
• Handling TUPE issues in transactional work, including due diligence and outsourcing.
• Managing employment terminations, including settlement agreements and associated taxation implications.

• Advocacy before employment tribunals and courts.
• Litigating unfair and wrongful dismissal claims and discrimination claims based on sex, race, and disability.
• Participating in training seminars and workshops for employer clients.
• Opportunity to gain experience in immigration and data protection matters.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.