Employment Solicitor

EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR - 2-6 PQE - NEWCASTLE

THE FIRM

1. International law firm
2. Over 150 Chambers UK practice area and individual rankings
3. Over 30 top tier rankings in the Legal 500
4. Market leading presence
5. Large national Employment team, almost 100 Lawyers across the UK
6. Impressive client base, both in the private and public sector including a number of household names and listed businesses

THE ROLE

1. You will be joining the firm's national team, undertaking a broad caseload of respondent employment matters across a number of different sectors to include retail, health and insurance.
2. The work will be both contentious and non-contentious in nature; litigation experience is essential.
3. Your caseload will be varied, including assisting clients with daily personnel matters, including disciplinary and grievance issues, strategic management issues such as redundancy programmes, industrial action, and transfers of employees.
4. You will also have the opportunity to be involved with Corporate Support across the firm, providing assistance and support to the commercial and corporate teams, offering employment support on a number of transactional matters.

THE REQUIREMENTS

1. The team is looking to expand, and as such candidates from 2-6 years PQE.
2. You must be a qualified Solicitor with predominantly respondent employment experience.
3. Litigation experience is essential.

THE BENEFITS

1. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
2. Full time/part time welcome.
3. Proven flexible working policy.

If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us.

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BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.