Employment Services Advisor / Solicitor
Employment Services Advisor / Solicitor
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Come and help us provide an outstanding employment law advice service to our clients here at Markel
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 problem-solvers. 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:
Its an exciting time to join Markel as our business grows and we have a great new role for an Employment Law Advisor / Solicitor to join our team based in Croydon. Markel includes our Markel Law LLP business who provide legal and human resources consultancy services as well as our professional legal advice line service. The role is based in our specialist Employment Advice Line Team who manage calls and emails for our clients. Our team work one day per week in our Croydon office (Mondays) with 4 days working from home. Shifts are: 9am-5.30pm 8am-4.30pm and 10am-6.30pm.
The advice team consists of 32 solicitors which sit within Markel Law part of Markel International. Markel International underwrites a diverse portfolio of property casualty and marine insurance and reinsurance business on a world-wide basis. We are a division of the Markel Corporation which markets and underwrites speciality insurance products and programmes to a variety of niche markets. In each of these markets we seek to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that we can be a market leader. Our financial goals are to earn consistent underwriting profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value.
Markel International also manages the business Markel Law LLP who provide legal and human resources consultancy services as well as our professional legal advice line service.
What youll be doing:
Delivery of high quality telephone legal advice on a variety of employment related matters in the Health and Social Care Sector.
Reviewing and assisting with the paperwork as required
Working in accordance with agreed service levels
Management of own workload ensuring that a high standard in relation to both productivity and efficiency is maintained
Maintaining a sound working knowledge of all aspects of employment law and best practice
Liaising with and supporting fellow colleagues in a team-like manner as the operational needs of the business dictate
Ensuring relevant shifts are covered including day and out of hours rotas as applicable
Maintaining and producing records where required
Liaising with Markel Laws Litigation Unit and Markels Claim Teams.
Our must haves:
Qualified as a solicitor or barrister in a UK jurisdiction with a current practicing certificate
Experience of communicating effectively in a professional environment with a wide range of clients
Good IT skills across Microsoft Word Outlook etc
Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail/accuracy
Have excellent customer care skills and an ability to empathise with callers where necessary
Be commercially aware at all times and to offer both practical as well as legal solutions
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
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 equal opportunity 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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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
