Senior Employment Lawyer

at  Mallory Pryce

OVERVIEW:

• Our client specializes in supporting HR teams and company owners across the country with employment law and people management challenges and/or projects. They have fast grown their employment law team over the years and have become a key player in the employment services market.
• They have big brands on their portfolio that have been with them for many years and a testament to the quality of their services.
• They are seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer to contribute to this continued their growth. They are a fully remote business (with some travel for work related meetings), also offering top benefits at a comprehensive level. Salary offered is between £75,000 - £90,000.
• With over 17 years of experience, they provide tailored services including management training, employee relations support, and tribunal representation.
• They are known for their strong, collaborative partnerships with clients, adding significant value to their HR strategies and operations.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Law qualification.
• Solicitor with minimum 5 years PQE.
• Proven experience in managing key client accounts and delivering on business-critical projects.
• Technically strong with a commercial, pragmatic approach and excellent project management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships, particularly with HR professionals.
• Proficient in case management systems.
• Experience in trade union heritage law firms or in-house unionized corporate industrial relations is desirable.
• Experience delivering webinars, video training, and training workshops is desirable

• Provide pragmatic employment law support to HR professionals on both contentious and non-contentious issues.
• Deliver management training and workshops on employment law across the UK.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunals nationwide.
• Lead and manage primary client accounts.
• Develop new business opportunities, service offerings, and innovative working methods.
• Offer daily advice to clients on employment law and employee relations, including diagnosing issues, understanding business objectives, and providing risk analysis and support.
• Draft and review correspondence, documents, policies, and contracts to align with client cultures.
• Manage client projects such as changes to terms and conditions and TUPE transfers.
• Conduct client surgeries to address employee relations issues and strategic priorities.
• Oversee Employment Tribunal litigation, including case management, pleadings, and witness statements.
• Provide advocacy in Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeal Tribunals.
• Maintain strong client relationships, create upselling opportunities, and contribute to business development through content creation, networking, and social media engagement.
• Develop and deliver training materials for internal and external audiences.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Law qualification.
• Solicitor with minimum 5 years PQE.
• Proven experience in managing key client accounts and delivering on business-critical projects.
• Technically strong with a commercial, pragmatic approach and excellent project management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships, particularly with HR professionals.
• Proficient in case management systems.
• Experience in trade union heritage law firms or in-house unionized corporate industrial relations is desirable.
• Experience delivering webinars, video training, and training workshops is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Remote working
• Supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and client relationship management.