Senior Employment Lawyer

Newbury, Berkshire
Law Staff Legal Recruitment

Position Title: Employment Solicitor

Location: Newbury

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Reference: BH-37080

Work Type: Full-time, Permanent

About The Firm:

My client is a forward-thinking, innovative, and friendly law firm with a strong presence across the Thames Valley. Recently awarded “2024 Law Firm of the Year” by LawNet, they have grown substantially in recent years and are known for delivering quality legal services to individuals and businesses alike. Their legal teams span Business, Real Estate, Litigation, Family, Wills Probate & Estate Planning, and Conveyancing, with a collaborative and supportive culture across all offices.

Position Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join the Employment Team at their Newbury office. This is a respondent-focused role, though some claimant work will be included. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 6 years’ PQE, ideally gained in a commercial law firm, with the ability to manage a caseload independently. The role offers a varied workload, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters, along with the opportunity to support corporate transactions and provide strategic employment law advice to a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advising employer clients on a wide range of employment law matters, including recruitment, termination, discrimination, contract disputes, unfair dismissal, sickness absence, grievances, redundancies, TUPE, performance issues, and disciplinary proceedings.
2. Managing and conducting employment tribunal proceedings.
3. Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, policies, and handbooks.
4. Advising on senior exits and settlement agreements.
5. Providing corporate support alongside the Head of Department and wider Corporate Team.
6. Participating in business development through networking events and identifying new business leads.
7. Delivering training to HR professionals and managers on employment law topics.
8. Mentoring and supervising junior team members as required.

Requirements:

Essential:

1. Minimum 6 years’ PQE in employment law, ideally within a commercial law firm.
2. Experience managing employment tribunal claims and/or providing corporate transactional support.
3. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
4. Proven ability to build effective and trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.
5. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
6. Demonstrable business development and client-facing experience.

Benefits:

1. Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy.
2. Pension scheme.
3. Life assurance.
4. Medical health cash plan.
5. Employee discount portal with Virtual GP, wellbeing tools, and advice.
6. Supportive and collaborative work environment with career development opportunities.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

How to Apply:

Apply in the strictest confidence online and/or via telephone.

Contact Person: Shabir Jiza

Contact Email:

Contact Phone:

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In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Regulation 19