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Weightmans

Aug 2, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior (5-8 years)
  • Liverpool

Requirements

  • 8 + YR Qualified Solicitor
  • Excellent team work skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong technical knowledge
  • Experience of managing and supervising junior fee earners
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organisation skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
  • Flexible approach

Responsibilities

  • - Employment law advice to a wide range of clients, including unfair dismissal, disciplinary, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination, detriment claims and equal pay.
  • - Industrial relations advice
  • - Dealing with employment tribunal claims
  • - Assist other the supervision and management members of the team with their caseloads as appropriate
  • - Draft and prepare documents, tribunal responses, bundles, witness statements and reports
  • - Draft articles and legal updates
  • - Assist with business development initiatives including training and networking
  • - Produce monthly and ad-hoc client MI reports
  • - Work in accordance with client and internal SLAs
  • - Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values and procedures
  • - Achieve set financial and chargeable targets

FAQs

What is the location of the Principal Associate position?

The Principal Associate position is based at our Liverpool office.

What type of law will the candidate be primarily working with?

The candidate will be managing a mixed caseload of employment law work, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, and industrial relations, among other areas.

What qualifications are required for the Principal Associate role?

Candidates must be a Qualified Solicitor with 8 or more years of experience.

Will the candidate have any supervisory responsibilities?

Yes, the candidate is expected to assist in the supervision and management of junior fee earners' caseloads as appropriate.

What are the key skills expected from the candidate?

Key skills include excellent teamwork, attention to detail, strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage time effectively and meet strict deadlines.

Is there an emphasis on professional development and training?

Yes, the successful candidate will be involved in business development initiatives, including training and networking.

What type of clients does the Employment, Pensions, and Immigration team serve?

The team advises a wide range of clients, including some of the UK's largest and best-known employers.

What are the benefits offered by Weightmans?

Benefits include 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, hybrid working arrangements, healthcare cover, pension plan, life insurance, and several discount schemes among others.

Are part-time or job share applicants considered for this role?

Yes, Weightmans is open to part-time and job share applicants.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Weightmans is committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and ensuring respect and recognition for all employees.

Is there a background checking process for successful candidates?

Yes, the successful candidate will be subject to a standard background checking process, and offers of employment are conditional upon completing those checks.

What is the policy regarding agency recruitment?

Weightmans operates a strict preferred supplier list (PSL) and does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.

Is sponsorship available for candidates who need it?

Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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Weightmans

Helping businesses and people with all their legal needs

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1827
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Weightmans is a leading UK law firm providing a full range of legal services to businesses, government bodies, and individuals. Their ultimate mission is to deliver innovative and practical legal solutions that meet clients' diverse needs and exceed expectations. The firm's purpose revolves around fostering long-term client relationships built on trust and delivering strategic advice and support that helps clients navigate legal challenges effectively. Weightmans aims to uphold high standards of integrity and professionalism while contributing positively to the communities they serve through pro bono work and social responsibility initiatives.

Benefits

  • Our benefits package

    28 days holiday Flexibility and hybrid working: Dividing work time between home and office to give flexibility and work/life balance (for most roles but a small number cannot be performed at home) Healthcare cover: individual healthcare cover with the option to add partners and children at your expense Pension plan: we will match your contributions up to a maximum of 4% during your first two years of service, and up to a maximum of 6% thereafter Life insurance: 4 x salary Travel loan scheme: allows you to purchase an annual pass and have the money deducted from your net wages each month Employee care scheme: a confidential, external 24hr helpline Discounted gym membership Dental scheme: the dental scheme is an employee-funded scheme that will allow you to re-claim against any dental expenses that you incur. Cycle to work scheme: the cycle to work scheme is a government initiative, which aims to make cycling a more attractive way of commuting to work. Employees can take advantage of significant savings and all the benefits that cycling has to offer. Offers & discounts: great offers and discounts for all employees. We have some national offers, which can be used across all offices and some which are specifically designed for individual offices. * Subject to role and business requirements We also operate an Employee Recognition Scheme that encourages an environment of recognition through peer to peer nominations and a culture of celebrating success.