Professional Support Lawyer - Employment ​

About your new roleOur market leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration team
advises employers across the UK on all aspects of employment, pensions and
immigration law. Our clients are some of the UK's largest and best known
employers. We believe that the quality of our clients and strength of our
relationships with our clients speaks volumes about the quality of the service
we provide. We are currently recruiting for a Professional Support
Lawyer to join our HR Rely team. This role will be closely aligned to HR Rely, our flagship
product, which provides fixed fee employment, HR and advisory support for
employers.As an integral member of the HR Rely team, your key
responsibilities will include:Updating
the HR Rely Website with the latest employment law developments to ensure
clients have access to accurate and up-to-date information.Updating
and maintaining our employment document library with minimal supervision.Developing
client-facing tools and training programs to improve the quality of
service provided to clients.Staying
informed about employment law trends and maximising current awareness
updates to proactively address potential legal issues.Creating
and maintaining best practice guides and knowledge resources to support
the team in delivering high-quality legal advice.Proactively
seek ways to help our lawyers be more efficient.Bringing
any ideas to Product & Innovation and Business Change – e.g. how new
technology may be harnessed and leveraged for benefit. How processes might
need to be adapted.Write
and edit guidance notes, precedents, checklists and provide practical
advice to employment lawyers.Attend
external meetings and events as appropriate and maintain personal
professional development.Supporting
on a wide range of projects as and when required.Delivering
training and some limited legal work to achieve a modest financial target.To be successful in this role, you must possess the
following qualifications and skills:Proven
experience as an Employment lawyer with a strong background in Employment
Law.Excellent
drafting, research, and communication skills with keen attention to
detail.Ability
to write about, present and train others in relation to legal
developments, including case law, legislation and procedural changesA
high level of interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively with a
range of people to deliver results.A
pragmatic and commercial approach to legal problem-solving.Proven
ability to juggle demands and resources with various requirements and
prioritiesGood
time management, organisation and IT skills.An
entrepreneurial mindset - looking for opportunities to sell bolt-on
services (eg training) to our existing HRR clients.Working alongside the ever-growing HR Rely team you will be
at the forefront of our business and future development. Our HR Rely service, a
fixed fee employment law service, grants clients access to a dedicated team of
experts addressing all employment and HR requirements. We offer 'bolt-on'
services to tailor our support offerings for a personalised experience within
many sectors including manufacturing, retail, utilities, professional services,
hospitality and education.About YouYou will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.
We also require you to have/be:
. Experienced Employment lawyer requiring minimal supervision
. Passionate about keeping abreast of legal developments
. Enjoy presenting/training both to colleagues and clients
. Looking for opportunities to sell additional services (such as training) to existing clients. Team player
. Excellent communicator - both oral and written
. Attention to detailIf you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.Why work for usCome and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.  Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | WeightmansThis link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information.Work for a firm where people matter – work for WeightmansWe welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!All LocationsBirmingham, Glasgow, ManchesterAll Locations is a required fieldPositionEPI HR RelySalary Details:Dependant on Experience Contract Type:PermanentFull Time or Part Time?Full Time