Key Tasks

• Advise senior executives on negotiating and concluding negotiated exits collaborating working closely with our corporate and tax colleagues when doing so;
• Review and provide advice in relation to senior executive contracts;
• Advise in relation to complex employment claims and grievances;
• Represent clients during ACAS conciliation and before employment tribunals;
• Manage your caseload competently, professionally efficiently and cost effectively, with minimum supervision, to achieve client and firm objectives.
• Provide practical solution based advice, often within very tight timescales.
• Maximise business development opportunities from existing and potential clients and support divisional marketing initiatives including networking with referrers and keeping in touch with former clients.
• Contribute constructively to the success of the Employment Law Team.
• Contribute to organising and delivering technical training as required within the team and wider division.
• Keep abreast of case law and legislative changes within employment law.

Qualifications and Experience

You will have at least 8 years PQE experience of employment law and have previous experience of advising senior executives in complex and high value claims.

Person Specification

• You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.
• You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
• You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
• You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
• You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required.

About Us

Here at Morton Fraser MacRoberts we believe in a positive work life balance and in an inclusive and friendly working environment.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We know that a culture of inclusion drives great results, and we're committed to making sure all our people feel valued and empowered. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, just let us know in your application. We will support you every step of the way. If you have a disability and meet the basic requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• Profit Related Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance for all employees (BUPA)
• Holidays starting at 25 days plus 9 public holidays (plus birthday off)
• Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Access to Comprehensive Wellbeing resources
• Retail Discounts

We operate our business on an agile basis reflecting the needs of our clients and our people to deliver outstanding client service. We will agree a suitable office/homeworking arrangement with all candidates.

As signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. Please ensure you include any military skills and qualifications you hold when applying for a vacancy with us to ensure they are recognised during our recruitment and selection process.