Employment 5+/Partner Huddersfield

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Brooke Thornham are retained by a firm seeking an experienced and motivated Employment Partner or Senior Solicitor to take the lead in the provision of Employment Law to the firm’s commercial client base. This is a key role which requires strong legal expertise, coupled with a desire to generate new business through external outreach and also internal collaboration with colleagues in corporate, commercial, litigation and real estate. Full‑time or part‑time will be considered. Hybrid office attendance pattern. You’ll be joining an established firm which prides itself on its supportive and friendly ethos, and which acts for an impressive client base both regionally and from further afield. Core responsibilities
Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employment law matters to corporate clients and individuals. Handle complex employment cases, including discrimination claims and unfair dismissals. Draft and advise upon employment documentation, including contracts of employment, policies, disciplinary and grievances procedures. Deal with all aspects of the employment/tribunal process, including drafting Particulars of Complaint and Grounds of Resistance, attending Preliminary Hearings, case management steps, preparing witness statements and trial bundles. Liaise with company commercial and corporate departments and advise clients with respect to employment issues associated with share and asset (TUPE) sales. Stay abreast of changes and developments in employment law, keeping clients informed of relevant updates and implications. Take the lead in business development, developing and nurturing client relationships, leveraging existing networks and contacts while actively seeking new business opportunities.
Employee benefits
Minimum of 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays; additional days at Christmas; holiday accrual scheme after 5 years’ service; and the option to buy or sell annual leave each year. Group Pension Scheme – 4% Employer / 5% Employee with the option to make additional contributions. Life Assurance – 3× annual salary in the unfortunate event of death in service. Perkbox Membership – Employee Discounts on hundreds of high street stores. Remote Flexible Working – Dependent on Role On‑Site Parking – Dependent on Role
Salary will be according to experience; in first instance the firm just wants to engage with those of the right level of capability and can then craft a package to suit. This should be an attractive role for someone who wants to be trusted, allowed a high level of autonomy day to day, but also to be part of a busy business services team which will support your efforts. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Huddersfield
Job Type:
FullTime

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