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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in employment law, including drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal research, and advising clients on HR matters. Proficient in managing caseloads, ensuring compliance, and supporting business development initiatives.
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Legal ResearchDrafting Employment ContractsClient CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganisational Skills
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Hard Skills
Employment LawLegal DraftingAnalytical SkillsDocument ManagementTime RecordingBilling InformationTUPE TransfersCorporate TransactionsTraining Material PreparationPolicy Development
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Law DegreeGraduate Diploma in Law (GDL)CILEX Qualification
Industry Keywords
Employment Law MattersHR AdvisorySettlement AgreementsWorkplace DocumentationRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementBusiness DevelopmentClient EventsNetworkingLegal Updates
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support fee earners in managing a varied caseload of non-contentious employment law matters
- Draft, review, and amend employment contracts, service agreements, policies, procedures, staff handbooks, workplace documentation, and settlement agreements
- Advise employer clients on day-to-day HR and employment law matters
- Conduct legal research and prepare practical summaries and recommendations
- Support organisational change projects, restructures, redundancies, and TUPE transfers
- Prepare client communications, advisory notes, legal updates, and training materials
- Liaise with clients and external stakeholders to progress matters efficiently
- Maintain accurate case records, document management, time recording, and billing information
- Support business development initiatives through articles, legal updates, client events, and networking
- Collaborate across the wider business on corporate transactions and cross-disciplinary matters
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal risk management policies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or equivalent role within employment law
- Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- Experience supporting employment aspects of corporate transactions, restructures, or TUPE projects (desirable)
- Law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), CILEX qualification, or equivalent legal qualification (desirable)
- Experience preparing client training materials, legal updates, or employment law guidance notes (desirable)
- Genuine interest in developing a long-term career in employment law (desirable)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Permanent employment
- Full-time employment
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Career development opportunities
- Collaborative and client-focused team environment