Buxton Coates Solicitors
Employment Solicitor
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EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR
Location: LS15 9JL
Reports to: Team Manager / Director
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
ABOUT BUXTON COATES
Buxton Coates Solicitors is a respected and expanding legal firm, recognised for providing expert advice with integrity, clarity and a personal touch. As our Employment Law team continues to grow, we are seeking a skilled and commercially aware Employment Solicitor to deliver high-quality advice, support client relationships, and contribute to the continued development of the department.
OUR VISION
To be the most trusted and forward-thinking legal partner in UK dentistry. We aim to combine professional excellence with a human touch, empowering clients with accessible legal guidance. Through continuous investment in people, systems and innovation, we are building a modern legal business where every team member grows and contributes.
ROLE PURPOSE
You will provide expert legal advice on all aspects of employment law to a varied client base, including but not subject to dental practices and healthcare providers. You will manage your own caseload, deliver clear and commercially sensible solutions, and play a key role in strengthening our employment offering.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Employment Law Advice & Case Management
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- Advise clients on a full range of employment matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, performance management, redundancy, TUPE and workplace disputes.
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, handbooks, settlement agreements and HR documentation.
- Prepare and present robust advice letters, reports and guidance notes.
Tribunal Work
- Manage Employment Tribunal matters from instruction to conclusion.
- Prepare pleadings, witness statements, bundles and liaise with counsel where appropriate.
- Represent clients at preliminary hearings and support on full hearings.
Client Relationship Management
- Maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients through responsive, proactive and clear communication.
- Provide practical and commercially focused advice tailored to each client’s needs.
- Provide support to our Oracle HR service clients.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Ensure all work complies with SRA regulations and internal quality standards.
- Keep accurate time recording, file notes and case progress updates.
Business Development & Firm Engagement
- Contribute to the growth of the Employment Department and firm by identifying new opportunities, referring clients and promoting our services.
- Attend networking events, webinars and seminars where required.
- Assist in producing occasional employment law updates and content to promote the services.
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Professional Development
- Keep up to date with legislative changes, case law and best practice.
- Participate in internal training and contribute to knowledge sharing across the firm.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Qualified Solicitor with experience in employment law.
- Confident in managing a varied and fast-paced workload with minimal supervision.
- Positive, proactive approach with strong attention to detail and organisation.
- Excellent IT, verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to follow instructions.
- Patience and tact and to be able to work with all kinds of clients
- Initiative and the ability to work in a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Respect for confidential information.
WHAT WE OFFER
- The opportunity to help shape and grow a developing specialist employment team.
- Exposure to the dental, legal and healthcare sectors.
- A supportive, collaborative culture with ongoing training and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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