Employment solicitor NQ - 3 years PQE
Employment solicitor NQ - 3 years PQE
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We are searching for an Associate Solicitor to join our Markel Employment Law team !
What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities and youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problemsolvers. Were always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special!
The opportunity:
Markel Law LLP a law firm independently authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We handle a broad range of legal services for Markel policyholders associations and leading businesses across a range of sectors. Our teams are spread across offices in Manchester Leeds London and Croydon employing over 60 lawyers. We are recognised as leading experts across commercial civil personal injury employment and regulatory law often handling complex high value claims and disputes with a unique focus on commerciality and client outcomes rather than profit.
At Markel we hold the individuals right to selfdetermination in the highest light providing an atmosphere in which people can reach their personal potential. The Markel approach is one of spontaneity and flexibility. We have the ability to make decisions or change course quickly unlike other large law firms. Our goal is to deliver legal services in line with the Markel Style.
Part of Markel Group (NYSE MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20 countries is a holding company for insurance reinsurance specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We have a great new role for an Associate Solicitor in either or Manchester or Leeds office supporting on both conscientious and noncontentious employment law cases as well as working with some of our larger retail clients.
What youll be doing:
Advising insurers insured and private clients in relation to general employment law issues and existing or contemplated Employment disputes prior to the issue of proceedings; to include:
- All aspects of ACAS early conciliation including settlement and agreements.
- Providing opinions on prospects.
- Advising on general day to day HR issues and assisting with grievance and disciplinary procedures.
- Reviewing advising upon and drafting employment documents such as Settlement agreements contracts of employment and company handbooks/policies
Conducting proceedings in the Employment Tribunal on behalf of insured or private clients; to include:
- Reviewing papers
- Drafting claims or responses
- Complying with all case management instructions
- Briefing Counsel
- Attending hearings personally where appropriate
- Preparing witness statements
- Ensuring that relevant stakeholders are kept updated in relation to prospects.
Assisting in disseminating employment law updates mail shots training to clients the insurer and across the other Markel Law departments to include:
- Assisting in the drafting of employment law material for use by colleagues or clients
- Assisting in the presentation of courses in employment law for the benefit of colleagues clients or prospective clients
- Assisting colleagues in other departments by where necessary conducting disciplinary or grievance hearings or investigations
- Keep accurate records and time record in an appropriate manner
- Invoicing clients as necessary
Our must haves:
- Experience in undertaking both contentious and noncontentious work within employment law
- Experience of communicating effectively in a professional environment with a range of people
- Good IT skills across Microsoft Word Outlook etc
- Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail/accuracy
- Have excellent customer care skills
- Be commercially aware at all times
- Have an analytical and problemsolving approach to advice
- Be able to work in a fast paced environment and uphold company standards
- Have good document drafting skills and an eye for detail
- Have the ability to gain and retain the client confidence
- Have sound working knowledge of all appropriate electronic research facilities
- Demonstrate commitment to the organisation team and role
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism at all times
- Build and maintain relationships with colleagues
- Focus on personal development and maintaining levels of knowledge and expertise
- Be an efficient and effective team member and participate fully to achieve team goals
- Be able to network internally and externally to acquire and implement knowledge
- Continuously seek improvement to achieve higher levels of efficiency customer service and effectiveness. Think laterally
- Recognise the importance of order and clarity in the workplace and the presentation of work
- Possess the initiative to work independently and have the confidence to take responsibility for decisions made
- Demonstrate experience of prioritising and multitasking
- Experience of liaising appropriately with external contacts and internal contacts at all levels of the organisation
- Maintain CPD and Practising Certificate as a solicitor/barrister in the UK
Who we are:
Markel Corporation (NYSE MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20 countries is a holding company for insurance reinsurance specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
Were all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further
Whats in it for you:
- A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
- 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
- Fantastic company pension scheme private medical and dental cover life assurance travel insurance cover income protection season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
- There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
Are you ready to play your part
Choose Apply Now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.
Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion colour national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at 0 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
