Newly Qualified Solicitor - Employment Law

Newly Qualified Solicitor - Employment Law

Employment Law Full Time City of London

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with a varied caseload of employment law matters, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment, redundancy and employment contract disputes.
• Conduct client interviews and assess legal strategies.
• Carry out legal research and analyse employment legislation and case law.
• Draft employment contracts, settlement agreements, tribunal documents and legal correspondence.
• Represent clients during mediation, negotiations and Employment Tribunal proceedings.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout their matter.
• Assist with negotiations and alternative dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, tribunal procedures and SRA standards.

Requirements

• Newly Qualified Solicitor (LLB with LPC or SQE).
• Admitted to, or eligible for admission by, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
• Strong interest in Employment Law.
• Excellent legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Client-focused and empathetic approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why Join Ackroyd Legal?

You'll work alongside experienced employment solicitors, receive structured mentoring, gain exposure to a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters and benefit from ongoing professional development within a growing and ambitious law firm.

Employment Law offers an exciting mix of advisory, negotiation and advocacy work. This opportunity provides an excellent foundation for developing specialist expertise while making a real difference to businesses and individuals.