Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor/ Lawyer

Chippenham, Hybrid, Open from £40,000

Yolk Recruitment is delighted to assist a well-established Legal law firm with a relaxed feel based in Chippenham in their quest for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their thriving team. If you're passionate about Employment law and seek to contribute to a supportive environment while handling diverse cases, this role might be your next career move.

This is what you will be doing

As a Employment Solicitor, you will:

As a Employment Solicitor/Legal Executive in the Employment Team, you'll deliver high-standard legal advice to clients in a commercially astute manner, always ensuring outstanding client service. Working with both Employees and Businesses, working on both contentious and non-contentious matters. You'll also have at least 1 years PQE undertaking all aspects of employment law including:

Tribunal representation for employees and businesses
Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements
Addressing employee relations issues and document drafting
Developing and implementing policies and procedures
Conducting due diligence and providing corporate support
Managing restrictive covenants and related matters

What you will need for this job as an Employment Solicitor:

Manage a caseload of files effectively, dealing with cases and transactions under supervision.
Directly engage with clients to take instructions and ensure full understanding to deliver on client expectations.
Work closely with partners and senior lawyers to develop client relationship skills.
Actively develop relationships with smaller clients.
Scope and price work effectively under supervision.
Raise personal profile and attract delegated work; take responsibility for aspects of BD projects within the department.
Contribute to business development projects.
Research and draft articles, assist in the production of marketing materials.
Begin to develop a network of clients, contacts, and potential referrers; attend relevant networking events.
Manage time recording, WIP monitoring, and billing consistently.
Work toward personal and team KPIs, measuring performance against these.

What you will get in return:

Hybrid working
Flexible schedule
Good Private health care package
25 days plus public holidays.

Ready for the Challenge?

If you're prepared to contribute your expertise to a reputable law firm committed to employee welfare and client satisfaction, don't miss this opportunity. Apply now to be considered for this rewarding role.

Alternatively, contact Olivia Reed for more details.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities