Employment Lawyer, 3+ PQE
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Employment Lawyer, 3+ PQE Apply locations Milton Keynes posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR100202About the team
The Employment Team is led by Rena Magdani (who is based in the Leicester office) and is ranked in Band 1 in Chambers & Partners and recognised as a Leader in the Field by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. The Team comprises over 48 employment specialists across the country.
The team provide a specialist employment law and HR advisory service to a range of companies from PLCs to SMEs. This includes advice on disciplinary and grievance matters, unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructures and strategic advice to senior management teams and boards. They also advise senior executives and professionals in all aspects of the employment relationship.
We trust our people to work flexibly in the way that works best for them, their teams and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone's voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. We're widely recognised for our inclusive attitude and diversity, winning 'Firm of the Year' at the UK Diversity Legal Awards and we have achieved Silver in the Investors in People Award.
About the role
We are seeking an Employment Associate to join our friendly and dynamic team based in Milton Keynes, led by Employment Partner, Christopher Sing.
The nature of the work is fast paced and our clients' interests are paramount so you must possess and demonstrate an enthusiasm, energy and passion for employment law, have exceptionally strong communication skills and work well in a team. The team takes a holistic approach to their work, offering a corporate level of service with a personal touch.
The team also continues to experience rapid growth, so this role would also suit someone who is looking to get involved in business development.
Key Responsibilities- To work to a consistently high level and to provide an exemplary level of client service and care.
- Competent financial management and commercial awareness, including accurate time recording, billing, achievement of firm delivered targets and management of WIP.
- To contribute actively toward business development opportunities to ensure the retention of existing clients and expansion of business.
- To ensure at all times that you maintain up to date technical expertise.
- To be accountable for your own personal development and to continuously develop interpersonal and soft skills.
- To be competent at all times in accordance with the SRA competence standards
- To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time.
Your skills and qualifications
- Have directly relevant previous experience and have the correct level of post qualified experience (PQE) for the role in question.
- To have a strong commercial acumen and understanding of the industry and business of the client.
- A proven track record of competent financial management, ability to meet client expectations and sound case management skills.
- Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using case management systems, electronic time recording and general Microsoft packages.
- To be a self-starting, friendly individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
- To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm's values.
Become part of the team at Freeths.
A few of our recent highlights:
- Listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2022
- Legal directory rankings success – Chambers and Legal 500. Legal 500 includes 13 individuals in Hall of Fame, 28 Leading Individuals and 22 Rising Star; plus 28 total rankings for the firm
- Winner of Equality Trailblazer of the Year at the Chamber Business Awards 2022; ranked 51st in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2020; and Investors In People status.
- 80% of employees feel respected and valued by both colleagues and line managers; 90% of employees feel that D&I is a priority to senior leaders at Freeths (D&I Survey 2022)
Do we sound like a match? If you're someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we'd love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.
About UsWe're 1000+ Freethinkers, striving to create a better place. We're committed to living our values – smart, bold, together – and making a positive change at every touchpoint for our colleagues, clients and communities. We've built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1000 colleagues, and counting.
1. Think Ambition: We've built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1,000 colleagues, and counting. Matching individual ambition and our firm's ambition matters. That's why we develop our people by making sure every one of our team feels connected through a clear progression pathway and leadership support. It's helped us to grow an award-winning reputation in the eyes of our clients and competitors that each and every one of the Freeths team works hard to uphold in everything we do.
2. Think Recognition: Sharing success matters to us. We love to showcase excellent work across the firm and celebrate our people through our employee awards. We recognise our teams work hard together to deliver the best solutions for our clients. That's why g reat work is well rewarded - our rewards and benefits are among the best in the business.
3. Think Together: Our people are at the heart of what makes Freeths such a great place to be. We're a firm where people care about each other and employee wellbeing is high on the agenda. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone's voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. We understand that differences add strength, which means we maintain a diverse culture where everyone has the freedom to be themselves and thrive.
We're committed to championing diversity and building an inclusive culture. We want to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background. We welcome applications from everybody, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds.
We celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought and are dedicated to continually challenging our processes to maintain fairness, equity and transparency. If you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact and we will be happy to discuss.
Recruitment AgenciesWe are committed to sourcing candidates directly where possible. For particular roles, we may work with preferred suppliers who will be invited by our resourcing team to support us. We may also agree to accept CVs from other suppliers on an ad hoc basis (to be agreed in writing). We will not be responsible for fees in relation to CVs or profiles submitted directly to our partners or other employees or for any applications not submitted via our portal. Agencies should contact our recruitment team before submitting unsolicited applications.
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