Employment Solicitor - (Hybrid/Flexible Working)

B P Collins’ reputation continues to excel in the legal directories. Our firm is recognised as a regional heavyweight with many of our services being tier one and many of our lawyers as leaders in their field or next-generation lawyers.

Our Employment team is proud to be top-ranked in both Chambers and The Legal 500 UK, the two leading independent legal directories. We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join this team to take on an existing caseload of quality corporate clients and assist with growing the current employment offering which includes immigration and HR consultancy work.  You will work closely with other members of the team within a very established, cohesive and friendly team who share a passion for Employment law.

This role would appeal to solicitors with 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in employment law who are seeking a dynamic and challenging environment. Candidates who are passionate about employment law and enjoy both contentious and non-contentious work would find this role particularly attractive. Additionally, individuals who thrive in client-facing roles and are eager to build and maintain strong relationships with clients would be drawn to this opportunity. This position suits those who are proactive, organised, and have strong communication skills, as well as a desire to contribute to the overall success of the firm's Employment Practice group.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a range of experience and knowledge across some of the following areas of employment law:

What the role involves

• Manage an existing caseload of corporate clients
  
• Provide advice and guidance on employment law matters, including both contentious and non-contentious work
  
• Acts for employers and employees on a range of employment issues
  
• Advise on settlement agreements, employment contracts, policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and employment status
  
• Work on various matters in the Employment Tribunal, assisting clients with unfair dismissal claims, discrimination, whistleblowing, restrictive covenants, and TUPE
  
• As part of the business immigration team, advise on sponsor licence applications, worker visa applications, right-to-work checks, and rights to work in the UK
  
• Prepare legal documents like contracts, agreements, etc.
  
• Represent clients in tribunal proceedings as needed
  
• Identify marketing opportunities and cross-sell other practice areas
  
• Stay up-to-date on legal developments and maintain professional development
  

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
  
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities with great technology and welcoming agile offices
  
• Inclusive and open culture which focuses on teamworking and collaboration
  
• Supportive leadership with structured career progression
  
• Health and social initiatives integral to wellbeing and high performance
  

B P Collins believes diversity brings benefits to our clients, our business and our people. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

B P Collins uses its staff and extensive referral networks to fill many positions. However, where this is proving difficult, we will consider receiving applications from recruitment agents.

We work with a number of recruitment agencies with whom, over time, we have built strong relationships and these consultants are familiar with our brand, culture and reputation.

If an agency wishes to submit a candidate cv for the above position,  the HR team must be contacted to agree terms & conditions in advance of sending through any applicants.