Ignite Talent Group
Senior Associate / Employment Partner
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About the Role
Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join their Employment team at either Senior Associate or Partner level, primarily based in their Chester office. This is a newly created role designed to establish and strengthen our Employment Law presence in Chester and North Wales, supporting the continued growth of the department.
You’ll handle high-value matters with a strong degree of autonomy in a growing close-knit department of five, spanning Supervising Secretary through to Partner level.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and develop a dedicated Employment Law presence within the Chester office.
- Undertake networking and business development activities to raise the profile of the Employment team and generate new work opportunities.
- Manage a varied caseload of employment matters, including Employment Tribunal claims and day-to-day HR and employment law advice.
- Undertake advocacy work and represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Employment team and other departments.
- Contribute profitably to the firm through effective time recording, billing, and case management.
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- Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE.
- Strong technical knowledge of employment law with experience of managing your own caseload independently.
- Employment Tribunal and advocacy experience is essential.
- Client-focused with a genuine appetite to build and grow the Employment Law presence in Chester.
- Able to work independently while also being an engaged and supportive team player.
- Positive, approachable, collaborative, and motivated to contribute to the continued growth of the department and wider firm.
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