Employment Solicitor/Associate - 4 to 6 years PQE
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Achieve Professionals are now working with a leading Newcastle based law firm in their requirement for an experienced Employment Solicitor/Associate to join their busy team. Position: Employment Solicitor - 4-6 years PQE Location: Newcastle Key Responsibilities:
Manage your own, in the main, employer caseload and support the Head of Department with complex files.
Advise and give guidance to clients on all aspects of employment law and other HR related matters including contracts of employment, service agreements, employee handbooks, internal policies and procedures, discipline and grievance, redundancy, restructuring, sickness absence, family friendly rights, equality and diversity, settlement agreements, trade union and collective issues and transfer or undertakings.
Defend claims brought before the ET by employees
Contribute to marketing and business development activity for the department
Qualifications:
Have 4-6 years PQE of handling your own employer employment law matters
Skills & Attributes:
Be highly organised
Ability to multi-task and work independently
Be comfortable dealing with a diverse and busy workload.
Have a methodical approach to work with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits:
Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
Competitive salary (salary on advert is for guidance only)
Discretionary firm bonus scheme
Excellent holidays plus take your birthday off and buy up to an additional week's holiday if you need it
Pension scheme - standard 5% matched contribution by the firm
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Employee assistance programme
Long service awards
Support and funding of professional memberships and qualifications relevant to your role
Opportunities to develop your career
Travel loans
Shopping discounts
Apply today!!