Senior Employment Solicitor

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Settlement Agreement Solicitors Full time

At Settlement Agreement Solicitors, we care passionately about the experience that our clients have when they come to us in search of expert legal assistance and support. Clients are placing a great deal of trust in us at a time when they are facing losing their jobs and it is critical that we repay this trust by treating them with the warmth, professionalism, understanding and courtesy that they deserve.

We've grown at a rate of 100% every year for the past 4 years and our law firm now consists of a team of 35 people and growing, including 16 utterly brilliant solicitors.

Our fanatical dedication to delivering a 5-star service to our clients has seen us collect some fantastic accolades. We are both the number 1 ranked law firm and employment lawyers in the UK on Trustpilot, with over 5,000 verified 5-star reviews. We are also the number 2 ranked employment solicitors in London and number 6 in the UK on Reviewsolicitors.

So if you happen to be an utterly brilliant solicitor and you like the idea of being valued for your exceptional service levels over billable hours, we want to hear from you. If you are looking for a new challenge and you want to join a law firm that is setting new benchmarks in legal and customer service excellence, then please apply today

What we offer

An opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor (3+ years' PQE) looking for a new career challenge, and the chance to join a respected and reputable law firm, doing highly rewarding and fulfilling work. You will be part of a supportive and flexible remote working environment where you will have the ability to further your career aspirations. Our benefits package includes:

  • A generous base salary of between £45K and £70K dependant on experience
  • Additional performance related bonuses
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company wellbeing & benefits scheme
  • 100% remote role.

What will you do?

As a Senior Employment Solicitor, you'll be supporting employees when they are facing the prospect of losing their job due to redundancy, disciplinary or performance issues. Or they need us to help them initiate a means to leave their job due to mistreatment, discrimination or other forms of work place dispute. This is a very difficult time for most employees and you can really make a difference by ensuring that they get the best possible support and advice.

You'll be:

  • Advising employees on the terms and effects of their settlement agreement, both over the telephone and in writing;
  • Negotiating more favourable terms for your clients, both financial and non-financial;
  • Creating exit strategies for employees looking to procure a settlement agreement;
  • Treating your clients with care and empathy, as well as providing technical excellence;
  • Fanatical about delivering an exceptional customer experience every time;
  • Working in a fast growth scale-up with exceptional people and striving to help us maintain our number one position within the industry.

What do you offer?

As a Senior Employment Solicitor, you will have previously navigated the entire spectrum of employment law, addressing challenges such as unfair dismissal claims, discrimination issues, whistle-blowing, TUPE, Employment Tribunal litigation, settlement agreements, redundancy matters, general advisory, and providing counsel on employee exits. Previous settlement agreement experience is essential.

Excellent:

  • Employment law knowledge
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Negotiation skills and commercial accumen
  • Customer service focus
  • Time management skills and able to prioritise effectively
  • Attention to detail and ability to produce work with precision
  • IT Literacy and experience using case management software
  • Ability to work unsupervised and use your initiative, even when under pressure
  • Problem solving skills

Able to:

  • Type 50 words per minute with accuracy
  • Demonstrate a passion for client service excellence
  • Manage your own case load with competing deadlines
  • Deal sensitively and appropriately with confidential information
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with team members the firms' employees and other solicitors.
  • Work well under pressure within stipulated timescales and meet deadlines
  • Negotiate the best possible settlement agreement package for your clients

You will be:

  • Proud of a professional and positive work attitude with the ability to embrace change
  • Committed to delivering the Settlement Agreement Solicitors vision and mission
  • Inspired by being at the forefront of innovation and technology in the legal sector
  • Able to provide a confident and positive contribution, taking responsibility and ownership for the success of the firm and your own development.

Other candidate information

Applications will officially close on 30 May 2025. However, we are keen to talk to suitable candidates at the earliest possible opportunity and will close the vacancy to new applications once conversations reach an advanced stage to avoid a delay. We would therefore urge candidates who are interested in this vacancy to get in touch ASAP and discuss the opportunity with us. Any offer is conditional upon receipt of 2 satisfactory references, a basic DBS check, Social Media Check, Employee Credit Check, Sanctions Check and a check with our Regulatory Body.

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