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Employment Lawyer, Helix

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Dentons

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Milton Keynes

AI generated summary

  • You need a strong academic background, experience in employment law, expert drafting and communication skills, the ability to handle high volumes, and leadership qualities.
  • You will handle unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, support junior team members, maintain client relationships, and embrace teamwork while focusing on high-quality client service.

Requirements

  • Good academic record, including a degree or equivalent.
  • Having experience working on general employment matters with a solid grounding in collective and individual redundancy processes, unfair dismissal and all aspects of discrimination.
  • Ideally have experience in a wide remit of work, with an exposure to employment tribunals.
  • Experience working with volume litigation is a valuable asset.
  • Candidates will be required to handle a high volume of matters and to tight deadlines.
  • Candidates are expected to have technology awareness.
  • Expert drafting skills.
  • Clear communication skills.
  • Experience in supervising more junior lawyers, paralegals, trainees, or apprentices is a desirable.
  • Committed to exemplary client service.
  • Great problem solving and policy making skills, coupled with good business awareness.
  • Demonstrate initiative and influence.
  • You will be a leader and sociable.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Organised, with the ability to prioritise and balance responsibilities, particularly when working in a time-sensitive setting and to tight deadlines.
  • A methodical approach to work with a specific focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • You will work as part of a team to deliver a first class service to our client. This will include undertaking volume litigation predominantly consisting of unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. Through newly established ways of working, including an increased emphasis on technological solutions, you will be supported in taking full ownership for some key requirements and transactions for this client, giving you direct responsibility for core and high profile aspects. Our approach is to create a safe environment by working collaboratively as part of a team whilst also encouraging team members to operate with a degree of independence.
  • You will have the opportunity to support more junior team members and demonstrate best practice in effectively handling litigation. The department has a positive teamwork ethic and a first class client management approach. It is essential that candidates are focused and committed to developing personally and professionally. A commitment to deliver high-quality focused services to our clients is essential, as is maintaining and developing client relationships.
  • Suitable candidates will be people with energy and enthusiasm who want to become one of the largest teams in the country, working hard to providing the highest levels of client service whilst at the same time valuing having fun being part of a creative and collegiate team.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Employment Lawyer position?

The position is permanent.

Where is the Employment Lawyer role based?

The role is located in the UK and is remote.

What is the reference number for this job position?

The reference number is 7429.

What level of experience is required for the Employment Lawyer role?

Candidates should have at least 5 years PQE (Post Qualification Experience) with general employment experience.

What type of work will the Employment Lawyer be involved in?

The lawyer will manage volume employment tribunal litigation, primarily focusing on unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.

Is the role part-time available?

Yes, we welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time or part-time opportunities.

What personal attributes are required for this role?

Candidates should be committed to exemplary client service, have good problem-solving and communication skills, be organized, and demonstrate initiative.

What kind of clients will the Employment Lawyer be working with?

The lawyer will work with a small group of key clients as an extension of their in-house legal teams.

What kind of firm is Dentons?

Dentons is a global law firm providing legal solutions in over 80 countries, committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and sustainability.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, candidates will have the opportunity to support junior team members and develop their professional skills through training alongside the UK Employment team.

Is there a focus on technological solutions in this role?

Yes, the position emphasizes newly established ways of working, including increased use of technological solutions.

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Dentons

https://www.dentons.com/en/careers/

Law
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dentons is the world's largest global law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Dentons Global Advisors. Dentons'​ polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work.