5 to 8 years’ post-qualification experience in an Employment team Deep technical knowledge of most of the employment areas listed Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills Strong attention to detail
The role
This role is for an experienced Employment lawyer with 5-8 years of PQE to join a top-ranked Employment team. The lawyer will provide technical legal expertise, deliver excellent client service, build relationships, and contribute to business development.
What you'll do
Provide technical legal expertise
Build on current knowledge
Proactively look to improve advising skills
Analyse legal information to solve problems
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 an awareness of the firm’s goals and clients
Have an appropriate level of involvement in building and maintaining relationships with key clients and prospects
What we're looking for
5 to 8 years’ post-qualification experience in an Employment team
Deep technical knowledge of most of the employment areas listed
Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable with taking responsibility for work output
Comfortable working autonomously
Comfortable dealing directly with clients
An ambitious attitude
A proactive attitude
A curious attitude
A commercial attitude
A responsive attitude
Experience supervising junior lawyers· nice to have
Examples of marketing and business development initiatives they have been involved with· nice to have
Experience of acting for employer clients on both general advisory and employment litigation work· nice to have
A team player who is keen to support others to learn· nice to have
Keen to learn and develop their own skills· nice to have