Employment Assoicate

JMC Legal ,
Reading, Berkshire

Overview

Employment Solicitor required for a heavy hitting regional firm who have recently solidified their place in the Top 200 and are expanding their departments. This Chambers 500 ranked team are well known in Berkshire for providing some of the best Employment advice, along with some of the best Solicitors in the area. International practices and Top 50 firms look for Solicitors from this organisation due to their excellent work ethic and client base. The Firm This leading regional Top 200 firm has a privileged reputation within the local market. With a prestigious heritage dating back over 100 years this firm produces outstanding work as well as building an outstanding base of quality clientele with a real focus on client care. Having recently been established as one of the UK's most successful full-service regional law firms this firm even won the award for UK Regional Law Firm of the year a number of times. This firm is known locally for its reputation for nurturing local legal talent which has resulted in an unprecedented staff retention rate allowing this practice to experience real growth in recent times. The firm now stands at over 200 members of staff. The Role This brilliant firm are now looking for an Employment Solicitor 2-5 PQE to join this reputable team. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of the legal principles involved and experience of assisting with a desire to become an expert in this challenging field. You must possess excellent drafting skills, legal analysis, verbal & written communication skills and employment law knowledge. An ability and willingness to complete marketing and business development activities is essential. You must also be able to apply the law with a degree of commerciality and be prepared to give your viewpoint to clients. Candidates who have previously advised on TUPE scenarios involving international elements as well as handling employment tribunal claims are strongly encouraged to apply. 2-5 years PQE in Employment Law required Experience with advising on restrictive covenant and confidentiality issues is highly beneficial Experience of training seminars and workshop programmes for employers will be an advantage Salary is negotiable depending on experience with excellent benefits This is an exciting role for an Employment Solicitor 2-5 PQE to join a thriving and growing team in Reading, Berkshire. Apply now for immediate consideration or please call me for a confidential conversation.