We are looking for an employment partner to join our growing employment practice. You will be an Employment specialist with at least 8 years PQE or equivalent in mainly Respondent client work, preferably in the public sector or related sectors.
You will have experienced and be confident in handing both contentious and non-contentious employment work. You will be able to evidence a transferable Respondent client base and be experienced in marketing and networking.
In return you will have the opportunity to join a thriving, growing firm with a friendly, supportive and collegiate team atmosphere where work life balance is respected and encouraged.
We operate a hybrid working model, whereby employees can combine working from the office with working from home. The current policy provides an expectation of a minimum of one day a week in the office, subject to the needs of the firm, clients and colleagues.
This is envisaged to be a part-time role (0.6) but we will consider full-time candidates and will consider flexible hours.
Our office is within easy access of Kings Cross and Farringdon mainline stations and Chancery Lane tube.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Undertake fee earning work within the Employment department
- Maintain financial control and maintaining cash flow through billing procedures, achieving cash collection targets and supporting more junior team members to achieve their own
- Play a leading role in growing the employment team, winning work for the team through drafting tenders, marketing, business development, and building cross referrals both within and outside of the firm.
- Supervise, support, develop and appropriately delegate to more junior grade solicitors, trainee solicitors and interns within department
- Management of fee earning and support staff within the department, conducting appraisals and regular 121s.
- Undertake regular reviews of business development in conjunction with the partnership
- Promote the firm and assist in marketing activity
- Compliance with quality control procedures for all matters within his/her control
- Lead by example in following the firm’s processes and procedures
- Comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors
- To comply with the relevant training requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and to assist with in-house training as may be required
- Assist with cover for other partners within the Employment department during leave or absence
- To be familiar with, adhere to and promote the firm’s diversity and inclusion policy
About you
Essential Requirements
- Qualified solicitor or recognised foreign equivalent
- Experienced employment law specialist to include TUPE, Employment Tribunals, employment policies and procedures, managing redundancies, equal pay and holiday pay, data protection, settlement agreements.
- Ability to win new business and build an employment law practice
- Strong people management experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the ‘Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct’ and other regulatory requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of and experience in Pensions law
- Experience of public and/or local authority sector
- Knowledge and experience in business immigration
- Knowledge and experience in health and safety
- Strong academic attainment 2.1 Degree or equivalent
- Advocacy experience
Why join us?
We have been recognised as an outstanding place to work by Best Companies in 2023 and 2022 and ranked 1st in 2023 as the best mid-sized company to work for. We are a purpose driven organisation with an active social committee, Corporate Social responsibility committee, Equity and Diversity forum and Wellbeing Leadership Group. We are a signatory to the Mindful Business Charter.
It is central to our values that our teams reflect the diverse community around us and that everyone at Sharpe Pritchard can be themselves and bring their authentic selves to work. Achieving true equality, diversity and inclusion is a core aim and we very much welcome applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion or belief, age or disability. We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.
What you will be getting in return
Our HQ is based in London.
A generous bonus scheme is on offer alongside a competitive salary. You will gain professional development with a structured path to advancing your career. We provide a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to;
- Generous annual leave, starting at 28 days leave per annum (two days of which must be taken at Christmas on dates decided by the firm)
- Private Pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Smart health (including virtual GP service)
- Individual learning and development
- Flexible working (for example, part time and home working)
Regular team events including:
- Social committee events throughout the year
- Monthly all staff lunches
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age or disability.
We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.
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