Head of Employment (Qualified Solicitor)

Salary: £42,000 – £54,000 per year

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join our Clients Manchester office as a Head of Employment. You will be an expert in handling both respondent and claimant employment law and ideally have a minimum of 5 years PQE. You will ideally have a following, or be well connected locally. Business development is a key aspect of this role, and you must have a proven record of success

As the ideal candidate you will be an integral part of the Employment team. The role is a varied and challenging position.

As a Head of Employment You will

Run and develop your own caseload

Provide advice to clients on a variety of employment law issues

Draft documents, ie contracts, settlement agreements, policies, procedures and handbooks

Take and draft witness statements

Analyse and evaluate evidence of cases

Conduct pre-hearing reviews

Undertake research

Conduct advocacy

Liaise with clients and other professionals such as barristers

Represent clients at Employment Tribunals

Be business development focused

Ability and desire to sell our fixed price employment law retainer, Employ-Line.

Deliver presentations seminars on employment matters

Key Skills as a Head of Employment:

Excellent client care skills

Professional with a pro-active approach

Highly effective communicator

Concise and clear document drafting

Excellent organisational skills

Conscientious and hardworking

Team player

If the above position sounds like you, we want to hear from you today!