Employment Solicitor/Senior Solicitor

[2-7 Years PQE]

Herrington Carmichael LLP is an award winning, full service law firm which is growing fast. We advise UK and international businesses and individuals, and pride ourselves on providing long term support to our clients.

Our Legal 500 and Chambers recognised Employment team has grown substantially in the last five years and continues to attract clients of the highest quality in a range of areas. We are seeking an additional solicitor to join this busy and successful group.

Key responsibilities:

• Drafting contracts, agreements, policies and procedures
• Providing corporate support and advising on all employment-related issues connected with mergers, acquisitions, contracting out and the effect of TUPE
• Advising on the full realm of employment related disputes and problems affecting both employers and employees.
• Preparation of Tribunal cases and providing representation at the hearing, where appropriate.
• Playing an active role in departmental and firm-wide business development and marketing initiatives
• Responsible for creation and development of client relationships
• Working both as part of the team as well as taking the lead on specific projects and activities
• Preparation of Tribunal cases and providing representation at the hearing, where appropriate
• Supervision of more junior team members

Key Attributes

The successful candidate will have: –

• Solid experience working in an established and recognised Employment Department
• A track record of developing new client relationships
• Excellent client care skills
• Commercial acumen

Benefits:

• Bonus Schemes that significantly reward performance.
• 25 Days Annual Leave, 8 Bank Holidays and a Bonus Day for Christmas.
• Holiday Buy Back & Carryover Schemes
• Annual & Long Service Rewards including Gift Vouchers and Bonus Holidays Days
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Access to Free Healthcare Services including Online GP
• Discounted Legal Services
• Client Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• Weekly Training Initiatives
• Access to Free Online Training Courses
• Monthly Employee Social Events
• Regular Charitable Events
• Weekly Free Fresh Produce
• Local Programme of Food Trucks
• Access to Onsite Cafes
• Access to Onsite Gym with Discounted Memberships.
• Weekly Spin Classes
• Perkbox with Employer Credit Top Ups
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Parking
• Electric Vehicle Charge Points
• Free Local Bus Transport

If you are interested in applying please send your CV and a covering letter to Kate Hardesty, Resourcing Manager at careers@herrington-carmichael.com.