Interlink Talent Solutions
Employment Associate
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Role Overview
I am working with a market-leading Northwest law firm, renowned for its strong client service and people-focused culture, to recruit a qualified Employment Solicitor to join its collaborative Employment team. The role will involve managing a varied caseload, primarily consisting of Respondent work, advising clients across a broad range of employment matters, and supporting the development of new business opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload, providing clear, timely and commercially focused advice to clients.
- Liaise with clients, Counsel, experts and other parties, including attending Court and Tribunal hearings where required.
- Work collaboratively on complex matters, supporting senior fee earners and delegating and supervising work for junior team members.
- Ensure matters are progressed efficiently and in line with compliance requirements and relevant Court/Tribunal deadlines.
- Contribute to client development, team targets and the wider success of the firm through collaboration and sharing expertise.
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Requirements
- Qualified Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor with 5–10 years’ PQE, ideally with experience in a commercial law firm and a strong background in Respondent/business client work.
- Experience advising business owners, senior managers and HR teams on day-to-day employment matters, including drafting and reviewing contracts, handbooks and senior-level agreements.
- Proven experience managing Employment Tribunal matters through to conclusion, ideally acting for Respondents, alongside experience supporting corporate transactions.
- Strong client focus with excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to build effective client relationships.
- Proven ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively within a team, using initiative and maintaining high standards of service.
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Benefits
- Hybrid working and a commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per year.
- Employee bonus scheme and annual pay reviews, with a biannual promotion and salary uplift process.
- Health and wellbeing support, including a Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Natalie Lio for a confidential discussion.
Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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