Employment Lawyer

• Annual Salary: Competitive
• Location: Southampton
• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Join our esteemed national law firm in Southampton as an Employment Lawyer. This role offers the opportunity to handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, primarily supporting corporate employer clients. With a strong reputation backed by a team of exceptional legal professionals, we provide a supportive environment aimed at fostering individual growth and expertise.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Engage in both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, supporting corporate employer clients and occasionally senior executives and claimants.
• Handle complex disputes and high-value claims, gaining expertise in technically and strategically challenging matters.
• Split your time between disputes, general advisory work, and occasional corporate support tasks.
• Play an active role in business development, including participating in seminars and networking events, and drafting guidance and articles.
• Benefit from the support and resources of a larger national team, ensuring high levels of client contact and responsibility.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Circa 6+ years PQE with robust experience in employment law, HR matters, and Tribunal cases for employers.
• Proven track record of managing cases from inception through to final hearing, including compliance with directions and detailed discovery exercises.
• Experience in advising on day-to-day employment issues such as disciplinary proceedings, grievances, redundancies, and discrimination issues.
• Skilled in preparing contracts of employment, policies/handbooks, and advising on settlement agreements.
• Excellent team player with a capability to provide commercial solutions to client issues.
• Strong drafting, research, and advisory skills, demonstrating practical and commercially minded advice.
• Interest in business development and practice growth.
• Non-contentious/corporate support skills are beneficial but not mandatory.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between home and office.
• Comprehensive learning and development programme.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.
• Supportive environment fostering a positive work-life balance.

To apply for the Employment Lawyer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.