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Solicitor, Employment Education
Ampa - Legal & Professional Services. Manage an independent caseload of employment law matters with appropriate supervision .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing employment law matters, providing practical legal advice, and drafting legal documents while effectively building client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Qualified SolicitorEmployment Law ExperienceEmployment Tribunal ProcedureStrong Drafting SkillsClient Management Skills
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Hard Skills
Employment LawDrafting ContractsPreparing Case DocumentationSettlement AgreementsPolicy ReviewDisciplinary AdviceGrievance ManagementAbsence ManagementLegal UpdatesClient Briefings
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationRelationship-BuildingAttention to DetailProactive ApproachCollaborative Mindset
Tools & Technologies
Case Management SoftwareIT Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor
Industry Keywords
Higher EducationFurther EducationEmployment TribunalContentious Employment WorkNon-Contentious Employment WorkOrganisational ChangeWorkforce IssuesBusiness Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage an independent caseload of employment law matters with appropriate supervision
- Attend and lead client meetings, take instructions and build strong working relationships
- Provide clear, practical and commercially focused employment law advice
- Draft and review contracts, policies, settlement agreements and correspondence
- Advise on disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management matters
- Support organisational change projects, restructures and workforce issues
- Act for clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings, including preparing case documentation and witness evidence
- Liaise with and instruct counsel on complex matters
- Deliver client training and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Prepare legal updates, articles and client briefings on employment law developments
- Collaborate with colleagues on larger and more complex matters
- Support business development through networking events, seminars and client relationship initiatives
- Advise predominantly Higher Education and Further Education clients, while supporting Academy and School clients
- Handle both contentious and non-contentious employment work
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified Solicitor with significant employment law experience
- Experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters
- Strong understanding of Employment Tribunal procedure and employment law principles
- Strong drafting, organisational and client management skills
- Confidence dealing directly with clients and managing matters independently
- Strong IT and case management skills
- Genuine interest in employment law and the education sector
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Commercial awareness and good judgement
- Collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to team success
- Enthusiasm for business development and profile-raising activities
- Education sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential
Benefits
Comp & perks- Agile working and a blended approach to where and how employees work
- Flexible working arrangements based on individual needs and preferences
- Access to company hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stratford upon Avon and Tunbridge Wells
- Professional development and progression opportunities
- Equal opportunities workplace and an inclusive culture