Employment Solicitor/Associate

Robert Walters Ltd ,
Leicester, Leicestershire

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor/Associate to join a highly regarded East Midlands firm in their Leicester office. This role is rewarded with a competitive salary depending on the Employment Solicitor's experience, along with excellent benefits. About the role The Employment team carry out a good mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for predominantly Respondent clients and some very high net worth Claimants. Daily work of the Employment Solicitor/Associate will involve advising on a range of issues including employment tribunal and litigation proceedings, mediation, discrimination, whistleblowing, corporate support, TUPE and the drafting of various employment documentation. About the person The Employment Solicitor must be a UK qualified solicitor ideally with a minimum of 6 months experience. Candidates with more experience will also be strongly considered and there is no cap on level of PQE for this opportunity. Desired attributes of the Employment Solicitor/Associate include excellent interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving and negotiation skills and commercial acumen. This firm are looking for an independent thinker with an enthusiastic attitude and a strong ambition for career development. About the firm This firm are very well regarded in the East Midlands and the Employment team is highly regarded in the directories for the quality of its work and experts in the team. The firm has a reputation for encouraging a friendly and supportive environment and juniors are encouraged to take a key role in files with responsibility being given from day one.