Senior Associate, Employment Law Department

Company Description

A Legal 500 law firm with offices in the City, the West End of London, Manchester, and Exeter, Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP has been serving its clients for over seventy-five years. Our firm has a reputation for providing the highest quality advice and representation within a friendly and supportive environment. Our clients are our priority, and we take the time to gain a deep and thorough understanding of their needs, objectives, and expectations. We work with our clients to achieve the best possible outcome, whatever their circumstances. Our clients include lenders, banks, investors, corporations, and individuals in the UK and internationally.

Role Description

The Employment Law Department is ranked in Legal 500 for its Employee and Trade Union work and solicitors within the department recognised as Next Generation Partners and individually recognised lawyers.

Based in Old Street and Holborn, our Employment Law department prides itself on representing two national trade unions, senior executives, employees, and employers. The department regularly run cases in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Employment Law Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience and a proven track record in handling a range of Employment law cases.

The ideal candidate has achieved a high level of legal/technical competence and client care skills, demonstrates independent thinking, achieved/exceeded fee earning targets, demonstrates commercial awareness and acumen and wider awareness of issues affecting the Firm, supports and assists the team with client care and management responsibilities and in achieving the strategic objectives of the Firm.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate supervision of employees on specific work, fostering a collaborative team environment and managing their own case load. The candidate will have experience in representing and acting on behalf of trade unions and their members in non-contentious and contentious employment law matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of Employment Law in advising and representing in the following claims, including:
• Unfair dismissal and Wrongful Dismissal (including automatic unfair dismissal).
• Constructive Dismissal
• Redundancy
• Breach of Contract
• Unlawful Deduction from Wages.
• Discrimination claims brought under the Equality Act 2010 including direct, indirect, harassment, victimisation, discrimination arising in consequence of disability and failure to make reasonable adjustments.
• Equal Pay
• Whistleblowing
• TUPE and corporate support.
• Flexible Working and Family Friendly Rights.
• Drafting contracts of employments and Employee Handbooks.
• HR Support.

• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft letters, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings and conferences.
• Advocacy in Preliminary Hearing Case Management Discussions and Judicial Mediation.
• Work collaboratively with the team to develop innovative legal solutions.
• Be able to demonstrate strong technical skills with an ability to present solutions effectively.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations on strategy.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional development.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with over 5 years PQE
• Experience in Employment Law is essential
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Strong knowledge of Employment Tribunal Rules and Procedures
• An interest in assisting with business development
• Providing effective support for partners
• Strong academics

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and complex cases.

The role is a full-time position.

If you are a talented and ambitious Employment solicitor looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and cover letter below.

Please apply below.