Associate / Senior Associate

6 months ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom Birketts Full time

Purpose of job

Our office in Sevenoaks, Kent already has a highly experience and dynamic employment Legal Director in post assisted by a trainee and we are now recruiting another Employment lawyer to join her and the wider team. We have ambitious growth plans for the Southeast and our Sevenoaks office which has already more than tripled in size since we opened there earlier this year (Apr 2023).

Our recruit will be expected to have an eye to and desire to be actively involved in business development and client relationship management and an ability to help win work as well as do it. There are huge opportunities in the Crawley/Gatwick area and surrounds and we are poised to make the most of these.

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

Education sector work Transactional corporate support work Wrongful and unfair dismissal Redundancy and restructuring Transfer of Undertakings Restrictive covenants Severance claims Employment litigation in the high court, county court and employment tribunal Discrimination (including sex, race, disability and age) and equal pay. General employment issues ranging from maternity rights to general contractual issues. Service agreements, contracts of employment and staff handbooks Employment policies ranging from performance, sickness, and misconduct procedures to maternity and parental leave schemes. The candidate

To join our Employment team, we are seeking a candidate who is a solicitor with ideally 5+ 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 employer clients and high net worth individuals 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 promotion opportunities for the right candidate who demonstrates a strong business case.

5 years+ PQE gained within a strong regional, national or city firm. Interest in and aptitude for business development and growth opportunities. A high diligence 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 Kent/Surrey/Sussex area or a desire to become embedded and live within this business community.  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.

· 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays

· Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service

· Private Healthcare with 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 day (Environmental, Social and Governance)

· Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

· Subsidised gym membership

· Electric car scheme

· Eye Care Voucher

· Agile Working Policy

· Dress for your Day Policy

Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

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