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    Employment Senior Associate/Legal Director - West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - BCL Legal

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    BCL Legal West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Employment Senior Associate/Legal Director 8+ PQE - Leeds

    A renowned national law firm is looking for an Employment Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their top-notch team in Leeds.

    Joining this firm provides a fantastic chance to become part of a well-established national team with a remarkable client portfolio, including several well-known brands.

    This firm has been experiencing authentic and successful growth consistently, with ambitious plans to expand further across the country.

    By joining this team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most talented legal professionals in the nation, many of whom are recognized as top lawyers in major legal directories. The firm itself holds strong recognition nationwide.

    The Opportunity

    As a crucial member of the national employment practice, your responsibilities will revolve around key sectors such as commercial services, financial services, higher education, and housing, encompassing both contentious and non-contentious cases.

    Working alongside highly skilled litigators, you can expect to be engaged in groundbreaking employment litigation, spanning various courts and tribunals.

    Operate in a flexible hybrid working model with colleagues from different offices, meeting both virtually and in-person, uniting as one team.

    You will play an essential role in propelling the team towards greater success, with promising opportunities for advancement to Partner status for the right candidate.

    Key Responsibilities will include:

    • Managing a caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters
    • Supervising and providing guidance on employee relations matters, including handling internal disciplinary/grievance/capability processes, and reviewing policies, procedures, and contracts
    • Handling equalities obligations, providing support on Employment Tribunals
    • Guiding through TUPE processes and drafting commercial agreements
    • Conducting training on a variety of employment issues when required
    • Overseeing junior colleagues within the team
    • Contributing to business development initiatives

    The Ideal Candidate:

    If you are a Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 8 years PQE and a proven track record in offering diverse commercial employment advice, particularly within the team's core industries, you might be the perfect fit.

    You should also possess the following skills/experience:

    • Dealing with both contentious and non-contentious matters
    • Experience in advocacy is desirable but not mandatory
    • Outstanding client management skills and a strong interest in business development
    • Handling complex Employment Tribunal claims
    • Advising on employee relations matters, including settlement negotiations
    • Providing guidance on restructures, redundancy processes, and TUPE issues
    • Reviewing and drafting policies, contracts, and offering policy advice

    An attractive salary of up to around £90k, depending on experience, along with a bonus and comprehensive benefits package, is on offer.

    If this opportunity aligns with your career goals and you're prepared to make a significant impact in a leading Employment practice, reach out to discuss further.


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