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Berry Smith LLP is a business whose key resource is its people. We therefore invest a great deal of time and resources into personal development; actively encouraging training and supporting people’s ideas and ambition. Our lawyers play a vital role in shaping the firm’s future and are rewarded with genuine opportunities for career progression.

Our success means we are continually growing, so we are always looking out for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our team. We regularly have vacancies in a wide variety of positions, as well as opportunities for graduates seeking a training contract or looking to qualify down the  SQE route.

We are always interested in hearing from anyone wishing to join the firm, either in response to one of our vacancies or more speculatively for the future.

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Employment Solicitor 0-3 PQE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join our award-winning Employment and HR Team, working on a hybrid basis.

Summary

  • Closing date:             14th February 2025
  • Location:                    Cardiff / Hybrid
  • Salary:                        Competitive, depending on experience
  • Job type:                    Full time

Job Description

In this role you will be working alongside the Head of Department and team of fee-earners on a broad spectrum of Employment Law and HR matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to progress their career in Employment Law and HR as part of a well-established firm and to work with a range of different businesses, from large multi-nationals plcs, well-known public-sector organisations, to other SME businesses located throughout the UK and globally.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

  • Running your own case load / assisting other fee earners within a supportive and friendly team dealing with:
  • settlement agreement matters;
  • contract and policy drafting;
  • running / assisting with employment tribunal claims and pre-litigation negotiations;
  • assisting with client training and seminars;
  • providing HR support and advice on the full spectrum of Employment Law / HR issues; and
  • providing support to our corporate finance and commercial teams on matters such as TUPE, drafting / reviewing employment provisions within corporate documents and drafting / reviewing service agreements / consultancy agreements and due diligence.
  • Assisting with business development activities.

Applicant Criteria

Required skills and experience:

  • 0-3 Year PQE experience in Employment Law and HR matters
  • Exceptional communication and client care skills
  • Organised and methodical approach with good attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and ability to work well individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced but supportive environment.

Salary and Benefits

As a Solicitor you will receive:

  • A competitive salary (dependant on experience) reviewed annually.
  • A structured bonus.
  • Minimum 22 days annual leave (increasing to a maximum of 28 days), plus bank holidays.
  • Office Christmas Shutdown.
  • Eye care and private medical insurance (after qualifying period).
  • Clear career progression opportunities.

How to Apply 

To apply for the role please send your CV together with a covering email to Jane Emery at jemery@berrysmith.com 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. We encourage equality and diversity and treat all job applicants fairly.  

Note for recruitment agencies:  Whilst we do work with recruitment agencies from time to time, where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to agencies on our supplier list deemed best placed to assist us.  Speculative CVs sent by any agency to us without a specific request from Berry Smith LLP will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable.    to agencies on our supplier list deemed best placed to assist us.  Speculative CVs sent by any agency to us without a specific request from Berry Smith LLP will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable. 

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