Employment Lawyer

3 weeks ago


Stretford, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

Portfolio are exclusively representing our market-leading professional services organisation, based in the heart of Manchester in their search an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their inhouse legal services team. This is an opportunity to work in a Global Group, with a company that are leaders in their field.

We are looking for a bright and confident Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive, with strong employment law experience and a broad general legal knowledge, to work in a dynamic team and cover a wide range of matters including negotiating commercial contracts, the preparation and conduct of civil litigation and appearance at Employment Tribunals.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Providing broader legal support on employment issues as needed.
  • Have conduct of civil litigation, including negotiating settlements, attendance at ADR, drafting pleadings and, from time to time, appearing in court
  • Have conduct of contentious employment law matters, including Early Conciliation, drafting pleadings and attending at hearings
  • Point of contact for any new employment law issues referred internally from the Group businesses to the Group In House Legal Team
  • Advising Senior Managers on internal HR and Employment Law matters including assisting or conducting internal hearings such as investigations, grievances, capability or disciplinary proceedings and appeals
  • Supporting the Recruitment Team with immigration and right to work queries and, supported by external specialists, prepare and submit Home Office applications and overseas visa applications
  • Preparing and submitting case documentation, including ET3 responses
  • Reviewing and managing Employment Tribunal claims
  • Trusted advisor to the Directors and General Counsel on Employment Litigation matters, Dispute Resolution and employment issues, such as TUPE, arising within potential Mergers and Acquisitions as well as FCA and SRA compliance

It is essential you have the following:

  • Qualified lawyer with strong and relevant pre or post qualified experience in employment law
  • An able and confident negotiator
  • Excellent workload and deadline management skills
  • Strong communicator
  • A commercially focused mindset with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders
  • Willingness to continually learn new competencies and areas of law
  • A strong work ethic and a positive attitude towards teamworking

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