Jobseeker sign in Recruiter sign in

Find Law Jobs

Showing 1 job in South Yorkshire
Showing 1 job in South Yorkshire
  • Manage Alerts

Legal Counsel Jobs

£60,000 - £70,000 BCL Legal Birmingham, West Midlands (County), West Midlands
JOB OF THE WEEK
Employment (Healthcare) 4PQE+
Solicitor Employment Full time
£80,000 - £90,000 BCL Legal Birmingham, West Midlands (County), West Midlands
JOB OF THE WEEK
Employment Solicitor - Senior Associate/Legal Director
Solicitor Employment Full time
£40,000 - £50,000 Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Merseyside, North West, UK
JOB OF THE WEEK
Private Client Solicitor
Solicitor Wills And Probate Full time
Legal Administrator G2 Legal Limited South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, UK
JOB OF THE WEEK
JOB OF THE WEEK

Employment (Healthcare) 4PQE+
BCL Legal
3 weeks left to apply
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), West Midlands Get directions
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Solicitor Employment Full time

Employment Solicitor

Senior Employment Solicitor vacancy with top 50 law firm in Birmingham.
Fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer with at least 4 years PQE to work for an award winning law firm as part of a highly ranked employment team based in Birmingham city centre.

The team

Highly successful employment team with an enviable client base of commercial clients including global brands, UK PLCs, multinationals and start ups as well as clients in the health sector, sports, charities and higher education sectors.
The team advise on the full remit of contentious and non-contentious matters.

The Role

As an experienced member of the team you will play an integral role in delivering outstanding client service as well as supporting junior colleagues and building strong internal and external relationships.
The day to day role will cover a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious work covering tribunal matters (including; discrimination, whistleblowing), redundancies, grievances, dismissals, TUPE and restructuring as well as delivering client training. working predominantly for employers in the health sector. You will be advising employers on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, as well as engaging in business development activity to promote the Firm's practice.

The ideal candidate

* 4+ PQE employment solicitor currently working at a leading regional or national practice with strong respondent experience
* Excellent technical knowledge
* Able to demonstrate a clear enthusiasm and passion for employment law
* Excellent drafting skills and keen attention to detail
* A team player with the ability to supervise and support junior colleagues
* Ability to foster strong client relationships and enjoy business development
* Advocacy experience

Benefits:

* You will be offered a very competitive salary along with a generous benefits package.
* Flexible working, clear path for progression, friendly and collegiate team.
* City centre location.
* Working with highly respected lawyers in the field, you will have the chance to learn and develop your technical skills.

If you are interested in this Employment Solicitor role, please contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal.

If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

Nº employees 11-50
Founding year Gathering data..
Products / Services Gathering data..
Mission Gathering data..
overview Gathering data..
3 weeks left to apply

Frequently asked questions

The legal counsels give legal advice and provide guidelines and assistance in their respective or specialised law fields. They often work with a business department, stakeholders, or executives for giving an expert opinion or devising a course of action for dealing with a legal issue or matter. Some of the popular practice areas for legal counsels include finance.

The different kinds of legal counsel careers include legal counsels finance, education legal counsels, in-house legal counsels, junior legal counsels, senior legal counsels, commercial or corporate legal counsels, and legal counsels HR. The eligibility criteria for working in a legal counsel role are having a lawyer or solicitor degree with PQE in the relevant practice field.

The average per annum income for legal counsel vacancies varies depending on the factors like the kind of position, the expertise and experience required for a role, job responsibilities, and the employer. Overall, the legal counsels working in finance, energy companies, commercial sector, education, HR, and other fields make good money, they are offered competitive salary packages with benefits.

You can make a lucrative career as a legal counsel in your desired field if you have the passion and drive to excel in the role. Most legal counsel jobs come with promising career progression and development opportunities. Gaining experience and honing your advisory and drafting skills while working on different legal matters will make the work more financially rewarding.

Currently, there are plenty of job openings for legal counsels in finance, education, energy, commercial and other industries. As long as the organisations need legal advice and support regarding governance matters, processes, and practices, there will be a demand for these positions. Check out the latest law job listings by top employers on Simply Law Jobs!

Description

What are Legal Counsel Jobs Like

The legal counsel jobs in different sectors are finance legal counsels, education legal counsels, legal counsels in the energy sector, corporate or commercial legal counsels, in-house legal counsels, HR legal counsels, and senior legal counsels. The finance legal counsels are required to be qualified lawyers with a PQE of more than two years with commercial contracts, intellectual property, and data protection. To apply for the position of education legal counsel, the candidates ought to be qualified solicitors with demonstrable experience in advising on commercial contracts, and data protection law with exceptional drafting and negotiation skills. Commercial legal counsels must have 2 plus years of PQE in drawing and reviewing agreements. 

Legal Counsel Jobs’ Responsibilities 

Legal counsels working in the education sector provide legal advice in relation to the areas like commercial contracts, corporate structuring and governance, consumer law matters, regulatory compliance, data protection, marketing, and intellectual property. Commercial legal counsels are given the remit of the commercial contracts along with handling the legal aspects of strategic initiatives across the business, live events, sponsorships, e-commerce and branding matters, and the running of the IP portfolio. Providing legal guidelines on a company’s sectorial matters and employment law can also be in the legal counsel job description. Senior legal counsels work with the product and finance teams to provide them with legal direction.

Skills Required for Building Legal Counsel Careers 

Proven commercial drafting, reviewing, and negotiation expertise is required for pursuing legal counsel careers. Strong negotiation skills, an eye for detail, and excellent communication skills are required for legal counsels aspiring to work in the commercial sector. Problem-solving skills will prove helpful in coming up with well-thought-out solutions to issues and resolving disputes. The ability to lead projects and advise stakeholders is needed for senior legal counsel jobs. Individuals with the capability to present and deliver legal advice to businesses and organisations will better fit in the legal counsel roles. Creating your professional profile will add appeal to your job application. Build it now with Simply law Jobs!