Senior Employment Lawyer

This leading regional firm has an outstanding reputation for punching well above its weight in terms of quality of work serviced. With a rich heritage and close ties to the local communities they serve, they have seen impressive growth in recent years, expanding into 7+ offices across London and the South East.

Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to strengthen its team with a Senior Employment Lawyer to head up their employment team in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

The Firm & Role

• They deal with services to the individual, and services to business enterprises given them comprehensive, and rounded knowledge in terms of legal advice. The firm has been operating throughout the London and the regions for over 30 years and has set themselves apart from their competitors making them the 'go to' firm for reliable legal advice.
• This firm has a sympathetic and supportive ethos throughout all disciplines, this reflects handsomely on their great employee retention rates. There is a palpable sense of enjoyment throughout every department, and interdepartmental cohesion is paramount to their success. They always endeavour to and have close relationships with their clients which feeds into their tremendous sense of heritage. They offer a very progressive structure for candidates who are fully committed to the position.
• The firm handles advice for employers and also for employees on a full range of employment law issues, including discrimination matters, redundancy payments and misconduct dismissals.
• They provide their expertise in the drafting and negotiation of settlement agreements, often securing a more attractive exit package for their clients than the one originally offered.
• Clients come to them from every type of business and a wide variety of industries. They act for businesses and individuals in all sectors and are now planning for an ongoing growth strategy. They have expanded into new locations due to the acquisition of other offices so this is a truly fantastic time to get on board!

The ideal candidate

• You will be a Senior Employment Solicitor with ideally at least 5 years PQE (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of experience)
• The firm can offer excellent prospects with a route for progression
• You should have good technical knowledge and the ability to deliver excellent client service

Benefits

• Salary is above market rate and negotiable depending on your level of PQE
• Hybrid/remote working as well as flexible hours are on offer

This is a stand out opportunity for a Head of Employment / Senior Employment Solicitor to join this well-known and growing firm in their office in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Apply now for immediate consideration or call me for a confidential conversation.