Job Description

Employment Lawyer

Ipswich area

5+ Years PQE

 

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a well-established top UK law firm with offices across the UK. This role offers the chance to develop your career within a friendly, open culture whilst building the firm's presence and growing their employment law offering.

 

The Role

As an Employment Lawyer, you will be responsible for:

• Managing your own diverse caseload of employment matters

• Providing expert advice on employment law issues to both employers and employees

• Handling tribunal representations and employment disputes

• Drafting employment contracts, policies, and procedures

• Conducting disciplinary and grievance hearings

• Advising on TUPE transfers and redundancy processes

• Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management

• Mentoring junior team members where appropriate

• Keeping abreast of employment law developments and legislative changes

• Contributing to the team's growth strategy and market presence

 

What We're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in employment law

• Strong technical knowledge across all areas of employment law

• Experience managing own caseload independently

• Proven business development skills and commercial awareness

• Excellent communication and client relationship skills

• Motivated and proactive approach to work

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

 

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary c.£75,000 depending on experience

• Exceptional benefits package including generous holiday entitlement

• Salary exchange pension scheme with life assurance

• Income protection and health cash plan

• Employee assistance programme

• Flexible working arrangements

• Opportunities for career progression within a growing firm

• Supportive team environment with excellent training opportunities

 

About the Client

Our client is a top UK law firm and one of the region's oldest, most established and fastest growing practices. With over 260 colleagues including 35 partners across multiple offices across the area. The firm has longstanding client relationships within the local community and an excellent reputation for putting clients and colleagues first.

 

Apply now, or contact Lee for more info via lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or 0333 996 2882.