Employment Associate/Senior Associate

at  Myerson

We have a new opportunity for an Employment Solicitor (4-8PQE) to join our leading specialist team in Altrincham.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The position would suit those with an excellent academic background and training who are looking to further develop their career. Candidates are required to have enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Ideally, the successful candidate will be operating at Associate or Senior Associate level and have gained between 4 and 8 years’ PQE working at a national or leading regional law firm. An exceptional knowledge of employment law and delivering legal support across a wide range of employment matters is essential.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to find sound solutions to complex legal and employment issues and adapt quickly to new and fast moving areas of law. Candidates must have a pragmatic and solution focused approach to their work and excellent client management and matter management skills. The ability to work well with experienced professionals, within a team orientated environment is essential, as is the ability to work independently on their own initiative.
As an award-winning law firm, we are passionate about finding eager, knowledgeable individuals and supporting them to become leaders in their field. We are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance, finding forward-thinking individuals with enthusiasm for their role

The role will involve providing the highest quality advice across a diverse range of clients, supporting the continued growth of the team. We are looking for a talented employment solicitor, currently operating at either Associate or Senior Associate level, who is capable of taking on work for our existing clients and play a role in generating new business for the department and the firm. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the team and be expected to contribute enthusiastically to the success of the department.

Typical duties of the role will include:

• Delivering legal support across the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters including equality and discrimination; reorganisations and redundancies; restrictive covenants; TUPE, corporate support and Tribunal claims.
• Acting for employers (from listed companies to SMEs and OMBs) and senior employees, as well as working closely with our corporate, commercial and dispute resolution teams on matters that need cross-disciplinary expertise.
• Gaining an understanding of clients’ requirements, then providing prompt, clear and pragmatic advice, always focused on achieving their objectives.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Delivering client training (legal and skills training) as well as involvement in the team’s knowledge program and keeping abreast of changes in legislation, case law and best practice.
• Playing a leadership role within the team and wider firm – mentoring junior members of the team and providing supervision (where appropriate).
• Active involvement in marketing and business development activities to promote our employment law team, the wider firm and MyersonHR, our premium HR and employment advice retainer service.
• Ensuring proper file management, accurate time recording and timely billing.
• Maintaining confidentiality in line with the firm’s policies and procedures; including dealing with confidential documents.
• Promoting and complying with legislation and Myerson’s policies on equal opportunities and health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
• Acting as an ambassador for Myerson and its core values.
• Identifying and undertaking training and development as required in order to meet personal, SRA and business needs