5 to 8 years PQE in an Employment team Deep technical knowledge of most employment law areas Excellent drafting skills Excellent analytical skills
The role
Lewis Silkin is seeking an experienced Employment lawyer with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience to join their top-ranked Employment team. The role involves providing technical legal expertise, delivering excellent client service, building relationships within the firm, and contributing to business development, supporting a wide range of UK and multinational clients.
What you'll do
Provide technical legal expertise
Build on current knowledge and proactively improve advising skills
Analyse legal information to solve problems and formulate arguments or strategy relevant to clients’ needs
Use initiative to proactively manage work
Provide regular and appropriate updates to stakeholders
Proactively develop positive working relationships with colleagues
Work collaboratively
Treat all colleagues with respect and professionalism
Have awareness of the firm’s goals and clients
Involve in building and maintaining relationships with key clients and prospects
What we're looking for
5 to 8 years PQE in an Employment team
Deep technical knowledge of most employment law areas
Excellent drafting skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable taking responsibility for work output
Comfortable working autonomously
Comfortable dealing directly with clients
Experience supervising junior lawyers· nice to have
Experience acting for employer clients on general advisory and employment litigation work· nice to have