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Contract Lawyer - Employment

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TLT LLP

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with experience advising large employers, tribunal litigation, and the ability to manage a busy workload; enthusiasm and teamwork are essential.
  • You will handle employment tribunal claims, take witness statements, advise on workplace issues, draft contracts, support corporate deals, and enforce restrictive covenants.

Requirements

  • A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered)
  • Experience advising large private sector employers
  • Background in Tribunal litigation
  • Ability to juggle a busy and varied workload
  • Enthusiastic & team approach to working

Responsibilities

  • Employment tribunal claims (almost exclusively acting for Respondents)
  • Supporting on major cases, and in particular taking witness statements.
  • Helping employers manage issues in the workplace such as disciplinaries, grievances, restructuring and redundancies
  • Providing employment law support in corporate deals and outsourcing contracts, contract drafting and client training
  • Enforcement of post termination restrictive covenants
  • Drafting of contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, staff handbooks, settlement agreements and other employment related documentation

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Contract Lawyer position?

The contract is for an initial duration of 3-6 months.

What is the payment structure for this role?

This role will be paid a day rate via an Umbrella Company.

Is immediate availability required for this position?

Yes, candidates who are immediately available or have a 1-2 week notice period are preferred.

What are the key responsibilities of the Contract Lawyer?

Key responsibilities include handling employment tribunal claims, supporting on major cases, managing workplace issues, providing employment law support in corporate deals, and drafting employment-related documentation.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be a Qualified Solicitor registered with the SRA or Law Society.

What experience is preferred for applicants?

Ideal candidates should have employment experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, particularly acting for respondents, and experience advising large private sector employers.

Is tribunal litigation experience necessary for this role?

Yes, a background in Tribunal litigation is required.

What type of clients does the Employment team work with?

The team works with well-known clients in the retail, public, and financial services sectors.

How is TLT ranked in terms of employment law services?

TLT's Employment team is ranked as a National Leader and has received accolades in both Chambers UK and the Legal 500.

What is TLT's approach to diversity and inclusion?

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of various protected characteristics.

Are there opportunities for reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process?

Yes, TLT is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process. Candidates should contact the recruitment team for assistance.

For what comes next. UK Law Firm of the Year 2022

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re your business advisers as well as your lawyers, working in step with you to protect your interests today and progress your ambitions for tomorrow. With local, national and international reach, we draw on our diverse expertise to find solutions and look forward to create new opportunities. In an unpredictable world, your business adapts and evolves to succeed, and so do we. Bringing together our expertise with efficient processes and integrated technology, we’ll anticipate change to keep you ahead of your challenges. Our approach is for the long term, in our relationships and in the sustainability of our actions, and we’ll work with you to put people and planet at the forefront. Your success is our responsibility. No half measures, part of your team and with you every step of the way. Winners of UK Law Firm of the Year, British Legal Awards 2022.