Victor Chase Legal Recruitment are seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor (NQ+) to join an award winning , specialist law firm based in Leeds.

Key duties include:

• Delivering legal support across a wide range of employment matters including equality and discrimination; disciplinary and grievance issues; reorganisations and redundancies; settlement agreements; restrictive covenants; TUPE and managing Tribunal claims

• Drafting, negotiating and interpreting contracts, agreements and policies and procedures

• Giving accurate prompt, realistic and relevant advice in response to clients’ enquiries whilst managing their expectations

• Gaining an understanding of clients’ requirements and how to achieve their needs

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients

• Assisting in the preparation of seminars and workshops and presenting at such events

• Actively working to convert enquiries into new matters

• Supporting senior fee earners with marketing opportunities, including; writing blogs and press releases, and to be pro-active in networking and business development

• Ensuring proper file management and billing is completed to agreed timescales

• Maintaining confidentiality in line with the firm’s policies and procedures; including dealing with confidential documents

• Keeping abreast of changes in legislation, case law and carrying out legal research

• Promoting and complying with legislation and policies on equal opportunities and health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others

• Identifying and undertaking training and development as required in order to meet personal, SRA and business needs

Salary: Dependent on Experience

To find out more about this role, please contact Nathan at Victor Chase Legal Recruitment