Employment Advocate

Employment Solicitor/Lawyer - (home based anywhere in Sussex or Kent)
£45,000 - £50,000 plus car allowance

Due to expansion, a confident and articulate Employment Lawyer is wanted for a highly autonomous opportunity with a leading national Employment Law team. Applications are invited from qualified Employment Lawyers based anywhere in the South East with upwards of 5 years' contentious respondent experience who are looking to progress their careers in a driven and supportive working environment with a strong emphasis on rewarding success.

As the Employment Lawyer, you will act for SME's and large businesses including; working with the support of your team reviewing claims, approving drafted pleadings and disclosure exercises, early and prompt contact with clients to advise and take instructions, advising clients on the merits of any claims and the prospects of a successful defence, briefing clients and witnesses Tribunal procedure, conducting any conciliation or settlement negotiations on behalf of the client, in accordance with instructions, preparation of trial bundles for final hearing and the attending and conducting of case managements discussions, preliminary hearings, full merits hearings and remedy hearings. Some travel across the South of England is anticipated.

You must be a qualified Employment Lawyer with 5yrs+ PQE with strong respondent employment experience, you will enjoy advocacy and the cut and thrust of managing a litigated caseload and be driven to deliver the highest levels of service at all times.

Other than the great flexibility on offer, the package includes bonuses and a car allowance as well as other great benefits. This is a fast paced role but one that offers the chance to work with some major multi-national clients and exposure to technically challenging cases.

Apply now to be considered for this fantastic home based opportunity that would suit Employment Lawyers based in the South East (anywhere in Sussex/Kent)