Employment Lawyer

An exciting opportunity to join a growing Legal 500 firm. A mainstay in the area for decades, this firm is really on the up. Having hired some top Lawyers out of the City in recent years, their caseload has improved and now they are growing beyond expectation. They have ambitious growth plans and need an Employment Lawyer to join them on this journey.

The Firm

This firm is a long-established Legal 500 firm who have recently taken up an opportunity to strengthen their top team. This has led to an increase in high-value caseloads which has attracted top City Lawyers due to the more attractive work-life balance that is found out of London. This firm is ideal for someone who is looking at escaping the hustle and bustle while continuing to enjoy their work with exciting and high-value cases.

The Role

The firm is looking to hire an Employment Lawyer to join their expanding team in Bedford.

You will be responsible for inheriting an expanding on an existing caseload, adopting the firm's entrepreneurial ethos and working alongside the specialist Partners to build the brand further.

They are now looking for a client facing Employment Lawyer with significant business development experienced to join them in an a very progressive role, to work on an expanding and exciting portfolio of clients.

Although this opportunity will be based around your specialist areas, you will be expected to have a broad knowledge across all areas of contentious and non-contentious Employment including:

• Employment Disputes and Tribunals
• Settlements Contracts and Handbooks
• Restrictive Covenants
• Business Restructuring
• Discrimination
• Unfair Dismissal and Disciplinaries
• TUPE

If you are an experienced Lawyer seeking the opportunity to work on an existing and varied portfolio meanwhile building your own client base - this firm will work with you closely to facilitate this offering full support to ensure your future within the firm.

Requirements

• You will be an Employment Lawyer with at least 5 years PQE +
• There is no upper limit in PQE
• Experience of managing and mentoring more junior colleagues is advantageous
• You should have first-class communication, outstanding business development skills and an entrepreneurial flair
• A transferable client base or regional contacts is highly advantageous

On Offer

• Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your level of PQE
• You will also receive an industry leading benefits package
• Clear route to Partnership
• Flexible working

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the regions most well-respected practices, it will allow an Employment Lawyer to take their career to the next level, based in their flourishing Bedford office.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation