Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor, 3+ Years' PQE, London, £60,000 + DOE, Excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised Team advising clients on a broad range of employment and HR matters.

THE ROLE:

You will provide practical, commercially focused advice on a broad range of employment matters, including day-to-day HR issues, disciplinary and grievance procedures, safeguarding-related employment matters, senior appointments and exits, restructures, and the employment aspects of academy conversions, mergers and governance changes. In addition, you will draft and review employment contracts, policies and staff handbooks, while developing strong, long-term relationships with governors, headteachers, bursars, Chief Operating Officers and other senior leadership teams.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with a minimum of 3 Years' PQE in Employment Law. Previous experience advising education sector clients would be advantageous, although candidates with a genuine interest in developing a specialism within the education sector are equally encouraged to apply. You will have strong technical and drafting skills, a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.

THE PACKAGE:

• Competitive salary DOE.
• Bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection and Life Assurance.
• Pension Scheme.
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Electric vehicle scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and gym membership contribution.
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal, flu vaccinations and eye care benefits.
• Excellent career progression within a supportive and nationally recognised team.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.