Employment Law Solicitor

Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years experience. It has a national reputation for excellence and strength in depth in a wide selection of legal services for businesses & individuals. There are 5 offices in London, Birmingham, Devon, Bristol and Gloucester.
Job Purpose
To develop the Employment Law offering from the Bristol and Gloucester office with the support of the Departmental Head. There will be a medium to long term aim of growing an Employment Law Team and progressing through the management structure at Davies and Partners Solicitors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day conduct of allocated employment matters, including advocacy where appropriate, delivering high-quality advice to both employers and employees.
• Contribute to the development and growth of the Employment Law offering, working closely with the Head of Department and supporting the longer-term development of the team.
• Achieve agreed billing targets and maintain accurate electronic client records.
• Provide a responsive, proactive and client-focused service, meeting strict deadlines in a pressurised but collaborative environment.
• Support colleagues across the Employment and Company & Commercial departments, including assisting on complex matters and transactions requiring employment advice.
• Supervise and support support staff and trainee solicitors where required, including performance management when appropriate.
• Liaise with the Head of Department on budgeting, training and resourcing requirements.
• Participate actively in business development and marketing activities, including networking, seminars, and contributing to articles and newsletters.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the firm and demonstrate flexibility to support colleagues across offices, including occasional travel.
• Maintain high professional and regulatory standards, complying with all firm procedures, risk management requirements, and professional development obligations.
• To apply proper professional standards. Gaining an awareness of the provisions of the office manual and observing best practice in the prevention of claims against the company for professional negligence and in particular operating with a high degree of personal organisation.
• To comply with all other departmental procedures including the regulation and control client indebtedness.

Education/ Qualifications

• Registered Solicitor that complies to the SRA standards
• A complimentary discipline such as Regulatory Law may also be considered

Skills/Knowledge

• Relevant experience working as an Employment lawyer in a fast-paced environment
• Self-organised and proactive
• Ambitious and driven to succeed to higher management level
• Ability to take responsibility and solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality
• Adaptable to the needs of the business as changes occur during the operational requirements
• Competence in the effective use of Information and Communications Technologies (lCT)
• The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability in Business Development to effectively build the department

Desirable Criteria

• 3 - 5 years+ PQE

Legal Status

• Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
• Right to live and work in the UK, e.g. valid UK or EU passport or appropriate visa/work permits.

Equal Opportunities
Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Location: based in the Bristol office or the Gloucester office.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package
You may have experience in the following: Employment Solicitor, Employment Lawyer, Senior Employment Solicitor, Employment Law Associate, Associate Solicitor Employment, Employment Law Partner (aspirational search), Employment Law Team Lead, Employment Tribunal Advocate, Employer Advisory Solicitor, HR & Employment Law Solicitor, Commercial Employment Solicitor, Employment Law Specialist
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