Senior Associate

3 months ago

Chelmsford, United Kingdom Birketts Full time

Purpose of job

Our office in Chelmsford has a highly experienced and dynamic employment team and due to growth, we are now recruiting for a Senior Associate Solicitor ideally at 6+ years PQE.

Sectors in which we work include education, insurance, construction, transport and private client/agriculture, motor retail and public sector. Particular areas of expertise sought include:

General employment issues ranging from maternity rights to general contractual issues. Drafting service agreements, contracts of employment and staff handbooks Drafting and reviewing employment policies ranging from performance, sickness, and misconduct procedures to maternity and parental leave schemes. Transactional corporate support work Wrongful and unfair dismissal Redundancy and restructuring Transfer of Undertakings Awareness of boardroom disputes and severance claims Employment litigation in the employment tribunal Discrimination (including sex, race, disability and age) Trade union work for employers. The candidate

To join our Employment team, we are seeking a candidate who is a solicitor with ideally 6+ year’s employment law experience gained within a well-regarded city, regional or national firm. 

The successful candidate will have an exceptional knowledge of the law yet be able to think commercially and analytically to provide accurate and practical advice to company clients, public sector and high net worth individual, which is tailored to their needs, with an ability to think clearly under pressure and write concisely. You will also be expected to play an active role in marketing and practice development as well as providing a prominent level of service to existing clients. 

Birketts has designed a career structure that will help us develop, retain, and reward talented people. Promotion is based on assessment of your performance, competency, and achievements. Our Talent Management Framework will see you joining as a Senior Associate at 6+ years PQE, or Legal Director at 8+ years PQE with the opportunity to be promoted to Partner over 10 years PQE.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated initiative-taker to join a successful and friendly team in our Sevenoaks office in a growing firm which enjoys an excellent reputation. 

Qualifications/Experience

We are looking to recruit an individual who has the drive and commitment to assist Birketts’ in the continued growth and development of our Employment practice and to become an essential core member of our team. You will be involved in a range of business development activities, including attending networking and other BD events, supporting on tenders/pitches, and drafting sector-relevant articles for our own and external publications.

The role can offer future Partnership opportunities for the right candidate who demonstrates a strong business case during their time as a Senior Associate / Legal Director.

6 years+ PQE gained within a strong regional, national or city firm. Interest in and aptitude for business development and growth opportunities. A strong drive to produce work/documentation which is consistently of a high standard. To have a flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are always met and clients are communicated with on a consistent and regular basis. Knowledge of clientele within the Essex, the surrounding area and nationally. Equal opportunities

We are committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.

Benefits

One of the best things about joining Birketts is our rewards package. At Birketts we are appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. A competitive salary and benefits package is given but you can also expect a great team and supportive colleagues, a strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, a programme of wellbeing and mental health support and structured career development and study support.

30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays rising with service. (SA + 30 days) Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service Private Healthcare - BUPA (offered after probation is passed) Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee) Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share) Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance Paid ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) day Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Season Ticket Loan Gym Flex membership Electric car scheme Dress for your Day Policy Agile Working Policy 35 hour working week

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