Partner - Employment Law

Partner - Employment Law <p><b>Department: </b>Employment</p> <p><b>Employment Type: </b>Permanent - Full Time</p> <p><b>Location: </b>York</p> Description <p>A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Employment practice in York, as we look to grow our team and develop our clients base.</p> <p>This role is responsible for managing a significant personal caseload of employment matters, including conducting own advocacy where necessary/appropriate. As a senior member of the Employment team, this role is also responsible for taking an active lead on team development & mentoring, leading business development efforts and taking on more complex fee-earning matters. Reporting directly to the Head of Employment (North), you will assist with setting team strategy and managing performance in accordance with financial & team targets as required.</p> Key Responsibilities <p><b>Fee-Earning</b></p> <ul> <li>Manage a varied caseload of complex matters.</li> <li>Providing employment law advice to education and commercial clients.</li> <li>Drafting advice reports, supporting clients with processes and other documentation such as settlement agreements.</li> <li>Assisting clients with HR processes and procedures.</li> <li>Handling cases through tribunal proceedings.</li> <li>Providing support on employment issues arising in transactions.</li> <li>As well as managing a personal caseload of more complex matters, the Employment Partner is responsible for taking on additional workload where necessary in the instance that the department is nearing full capacity.</li> <li>Provide ongoing technical support on matters for more junior fee-earners.</li> <li>Ensure personal Employment knowledge is kept up to date and new advancements are communicated to the wider team.</li> </ul> <p><b>Assisting Management</b></p> <ul> <li>Attend monthly fee-earner meetings with the wider Employment team. Contribute where required as a senior member of the team.</li> <li>Attend regular one-to-one meetings with the Head of Employment - report on departmental priorities and financial performance as necessary.</li> <li>Provide supervision of matters for more junior fee-earners, sign off work as and when required.</li> <li>Ensure appropriate allocation of fee-earning matters within the team - regularly assess capacity of fee-earners and delegate work effectively where required by the Head of Employment.</li> <li>Work alongside the Head of Employment to proactively drive performance of the team - conduct meetings with more junior fee-earners where necessary.</li> </ul> <p><b>Business Development</b></p> <ul> <li>Take an active lead in managing the client experience. Attend client meetings where necessary.</li> <li>Assist the Head of Employment to ensure the renewal process for existing clients is seamless and proactive in its approach.</li> <li>Prepare and conduct external training sessions on employment law for prospective & existing clients.</li> <li>Report regularly on business development figures to senior management.</li> </ul> Skills, Knowledge and Expertise <p>You will:</p> <ul> <li>Have experience of dealing with contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.</li> <li>Possess good knowledge and experience of tribunal procedures and protocols.</li> <li>Have a high level of knowledge and understanding of employment law for high-profile clients.</li> <li>Possess exceptional client care skills.</li> <li>Be highly motivated and able to add value to the role.</li> <li>Be able to demonstrate proactive management of matters.</li> <li>Possess networking and client development skills.</li> </ul> Benefits <p>What we offer?</p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Bonus potential</li> <li>Life insurance</li> <li>Great working environment at our Leeds offices</li> <li>Career development opportunities</li> <li>30 days holiday plus bank holidays</li> <li>Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday</li> <li>1 week's holiday carry over</li> <li>Extra day off for your birthday</li> <li>Staff card discount scheme for local shops</li> <li>Social days and evenings on the firm</li> <li>Monthly food on the firm for all staff</li> <li>Staff discounts on legal services</li> </ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?HEJlsczeL0tzZPxefQpjasQQD%2buafYMBk" width="0" height="0" />