Employment Lawyer

This is a very progressive opportunity with a modern and forward-thinking Norwich firm

This Legal 500 firm invest heavily in in their staff which means there are always chances for progression within an experienced department. They encourage teamwork and cohesion which allows for departments to work closely together benefitting from consistent referrals.

Their Employment team is heavy hitting and well regarded regionally and nationally, meanwhile keeping in touch with the local community. They have transformed from what was once considered a traditional firm, into one of the most dynamic practices in the region.

The Firm

This regional firm are well known for their high-quality work throughout the Midlands & East Anglia - the firm takes full advantage of its multiple locations in order to service clients nationally. They have experienced rapid and quality driven growth in recent years by making some key and strategic hires. Due to this, the firm attracts high calibre candidates and recommended lawyers and specialists in their field.

The firm has employed top level Partners from regional and national firms, and this level of expertise trickles down to more junior members of staff, allowing them to utilise this knowledge to develop their own skill sets. The overriding ethos is results driven and supportive in a collegiate environment, and this approach benefits the individual employee and the firm.

The Role

The firm is looking to hire an Employment Lawyer to join their expanding team in Norwich.

You will be responsible for inheriting an expanding on an existing caseload, adopting the firm's entrepreneurial ethos and working alongside the specialist Partners to build the brand further.

They are now looking for a client facing Employment Lawyer with significant business development experienced to join them in an a very progressive role, to work on an expanding and exciting portfolio of clients.

Although this opportunity will be based around your specialist areas, you will be expected to have a broad knowledge across all areas of contentious and non-contentious Employment including:

• Employment Disputes and Tribunals
• Settlements Contracts and Handbooks
• Restrictive Covenants
• Business Restructuring
• Discrimination
• Unfair Dismissal and Disciplinaries
• TUPE

If you are an experienced Lawyer seeking the opportunity to work on an existing and varied portfolio meanwhile building your own client base - this firm will work with you closely to facilitate this offering full support to ensure your future within the firm.

Requirements

• You will be an Employment Lawyer with at least 5 years PQE +
• There is no upper limit in PQE
• Experience of managing and mentoring more junior colleagues is advantageous
• You should have first-class communication, outstanding business development skills and an entrepreneurial flair
• A transferable client base or regional contacts is highly advantageous

On Offer

• Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your level of PQE
• You will also receive an industry leading benefits package
• Clear route to Partnership
• Flexible working

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the regions most well-respected practices, it will allow an Employment Lawyer to take their career to the next level, based in their flourishing Norwich office.

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