Senior Employment Lawyer
Senior Employment Lawyer
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About us
DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining the Legal Services team youll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm our diversely talented team support and guide customers through lifes toughest moments. Its a fastpaced and collaborative working environment but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure youre ready for the challenge. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website.
Who are we looking for
We are now looking to recruit a Senior Employment Litigator into our team on a full time 12 Months Fixed Term Contract basis.
This role will be home based 3 days a week and 2 days will be spent in either Bristol Leeds or Bromley office.
What will you be doing
The role involves handling a complex caseload of employment claims of varying degrees of complexity. You will be taking initial instructions providing clear and accurate legal advice while promptly progressing claims in a timely manner. The whole process will be done in line with the terms of the clients legal expenses insurance policy. You will also supervise other employment lawyers within the team providing support and guidance throughout the litigation process.
What will be your responsibility
You will act for clients on the full range of employment disputes handle conduct of the claims from the initial assessment stage through to final hearing and beyond to enforcement where appropriate.
You will provide accurate and clear legal advice handle clients expectations and explain decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly.
You will deliver a professional service to clients by providing timely and accurate advice as well as handling their expectations.
You will apply a consistent approach to assessing the legal merits of claims.
Your responsibility will be to record time spent accurately and maintain accurate system records
You will identify and own and handle the risks involved in running our business appropriate to the role. This will be kept in line with the relevant risk framework and in compliance with all DLG Legal Services policies and procedures and the SRA Code of Conduct at all times.
You will lead your learning & development needs and opportunities for selfprogression.
You will work together with colleagues to build relationships with other departments and suppliers.You will act as a Subject matter Expert to your peers.
You will support the strategic development of department standard methodology product performance and the customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives.
What skills are required
You will need to have at least 3 years experience in handling a caseload of employment claims.
You will either need to be a Solicitor Legal Executive or a Paralegal with relevant experience.
A deep understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure is essential.
An experience of dealing with Legal Expenses Insurancefunded claims would also be desirable but not essential.
Hours: 35 hours per week (MonFri) working hours 9am5pm
Location: Bristol (BS1 6JS) or Leeds (LS1 4AZ) or Bromley (BR1 1DP)
Home Working: Hybrid model 2 days from the office 3 days from home)
Working hours: 35 hour per week (Monday Friday)
Benefits
We recognise we wouldnt be where we are today without our colleagues thats why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:
9 employer contributed pension
Up to 10 Annual performancebased bonus
50 off home motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plugin hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
Generous holidays
Buy as you earn share scheme
Employee discounts and cashback
Plus many more
Ways of Working: Our hybrid model offers a best of both worlds approach. When youll be in the office depends on your role and team but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office
We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why weve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best whatever that looks like and offering real choice flexibility and a greater worklife balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. Theyre about recognising who you are and the life you live.
Be yourself
Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. Were delighted to feature as one of the UKs Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know youre more than a CV and the things that make you you are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
