Eventus Recruitment are seeking an Employment Lawyer to join a dynamic and growing commercial law firm in the Preston area. This is a full-time, permanent job offering hybrid working, flexible hours, and the chance to work on high-quality employment matters for commercial clients. You will benefit from a varied and engaging caseload, a collaborative working culture, and a firm that supports career progression without billing targets. This Employment Lawyer job in the Preston area has arisen due to the continued growth and success of the employment department.
About the Job
As an Employment Lawyer, you will work closely with experienced partners and a well-established team to provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to a wide range of employer clients.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing advice on contracts, staff handbooks and policies
- Handling absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Managing redundancy and restructuring matters
- TUPE transfers and employment aspects of business acquisitions
- Tribunal case preparation and advocacy
- Advising on collective issues including trade unions and negotiations
- Providing day-to-day HR and strategic advice to clients
About You
This job would suit a confident and personable employment solicitor with strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset. You’ll be someone who enjoys working closely with clients and colleagues and is looking to build your career in a supportive, forward-thinking law firm.
You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- At least 4 years’ PQE in employment law
- Experience managing a mix of contentious and advisory employment matters
- Clear and confident communication style, both written and verbal
- A proactive approach to client care and problem solving
- The ability to prioritise a varied workload and work both independently and as part of a team
- Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in employment law developments
Benefits and Rewards
This job offers not only excellent career prospects but also genuine work-life balance in a supportive and empowering working culture. You’ll benefit from:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working
- No billing targets or excessive time recording
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Training and development support
- Modern city centre office in Manchester
- Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in employment law developments
About the Firm
This job role is with an award-winning full-service law firm with a outstanding reputation across the North West and nationally. Known for their innovative approach and people-first culture, they provide high-quality legal services with a strong focus on technology and collaboration.
Their employment law team is highly regarded, with a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic advice across a broad spectrum of HR and legal issues. With continued growth and investment in their legal services division, the firm offers excellent progression opportunities and a genuinely flexible working culture.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a modern legal business where your contribution is recognised, and your development is supported.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Employment Lawyer job in the Preston area. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737333 for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.
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