Employment Solicitor

Role: Employment Solicitor (2+ PQE)

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking an ambitious and experienced Employment Solicitor to join our highly regarded Employment Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards.

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is an award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals and offices nationwide. We advise corporate and private clients across more than 25 areas of law and provide services in over 60 languages. Our ethos, "We give people a voice," is at the heart of everything we do.

This role is ideal for a solicitor who is passionate about Employment Law, committed to delivering exceptional client service, and looking to grow their career within a supportive and progressive organisation.

As an Employment Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of employment matters and providing high-quality legal advice to both employers and employees. Key responsibilities include:

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• Reporting directly to the Department Director.
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• Managing all aspects of Employment Law matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.
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• Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Employment cases including all types of Discrimination claims; Unfair Dismissal; Redundancy; TUPE; negotiating Settlement Agreements, Mediation; Breach of Contract; Conduct matters and matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy
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• Negotiating settlement agreements and participating in mediations.
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• Conducting advocacy where appropriate.
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• Attending client meetings, taking instructions and preparing cases.
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• Providing technical guidance and support to junior team members when required.
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• Managing an appropriate caseload and ensuring compliance with departmental and regulatory requirements.
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• Maintaining accurate time recording and billing procedures.
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• Handling correspondence and liaising with clients, tribunals, courts and third parties.
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• Implementing recommendations arising from file reviews and audits.
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• Ensuring compliance with file management procedures and best practice standards.
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• Contributing to business development activities and supporting the growth of the department.
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To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate:

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• A minimum of 2 years' technical experience in Employment Law.
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• A valid and unrestricted Practising Certificate.
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• Extensive experience managing Employment Law matters independently.
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• Strong working knowledge of Employment Tribunal procedures and privately funded employment work.
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• Experience advising on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
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• Previous supervisory experience and an ability to work towards key performance indicators.
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• Experience undertaking advocacy, which would be advantageous.
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• Excellent client care skills and the ability to handle sensitive and complex matters professionally.
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• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
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• Excellent communication, relationship-building and networking skills.
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• Commercial awareness and the ability to contribute to business development and client acquisition.
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• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take initiative.
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• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
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Working at Duncan Lewis Solicitors offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package designed to support your career progression, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

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• Competitive salary with clear salary review procedures
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• Company pension scheme
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• 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
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• Additional birthday leave*
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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours where appropriate
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• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental wellbeing support
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• Employee referral scheme
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• Paid DBS checks and eyesight test vouchers
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• Access to extensive e-learning resources and training webinars
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• Professional fee support, including practising certificate renewals and selected accreditation costs*
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• Career progression opportunities, including advancement to Supervisor and Director positions
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• Medical Cash Plan enrolment*
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• Support for professional development, industry recognition and award nominations
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*Subject to terms and conditions.

At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees.

Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security.

We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed.

Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.