Employment Lawyer

We are currently looking to fill an employment lawyer / solicitor job vacancy in Cornwall, UK.

Salary - £30 to 50k.

Our client, a very successful regional law firm seek to appoint an Employment Lawyer.

The position is based in a Cornwall based office working for a very successful Employment and Pensions team.

There will be a real focus of investing in the region as well as a portfolio of regional, national and international clients.  You will have the opportunity to work on a blend of contentious and non-contentious cases.  This role will also make a significant contribution in supporting and getting involved in local and regional business development activity.

We seek a lawyer with a sound knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply it.  Experience gained in a law firm with a significant employment team.  Ability to manage a variety of employment work from start to completion and to be able to manage multiple work loads. Achieve chargeable time targets and recording, 90%+ recovery rates, manage account balances, manage own debtors and file management in accordance with Lexel procedures.

Experience is required in writing articles and pitches, contributing to knowledge management, supporting the team, firm and all business development efforts.

Must have solid experience of running employment tribunal cases, settlement negotiations and advising on settlement agreements, including compromise agreements.  Reviewing and drafting employment contracts, policies and handbooks.

Please call 01872 274 227 to discuss.


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Private Client Lawyer - Devon, Somerset, Cornwall

We are currently looking to fill a Private Client Law job vacancy with partner potential within a team covering Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

Salary £40 to £120k.

We have been appointed to find a very experienced Private Client Lawyer.  

Our client is a very successful law firm, with offices based throughout the West Country.  This position may lead to the possible opportunity to make partner, within a fixed time frame. 

Ideally we seek a lawyer with significant experience operating and mid-senior career level. Solid experience is required working for a law firm with a significant Private Client team.  Must be a team player, who is client friendly, proactive and hard working. 

Accomplished at planning strategy programmes for business development.  Sound experience and knowledge of Will drafting and inheritance tax planning, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, court protection and deputyship applications, issues affecting the elderly and trust law administration.

Specialisims: - IHT, CGT and other personal tax planning.  Lifetime settlements, Trust Law and administration including for disabled beneficiaries / personal injury compensation trusts and NHS continuing care claims.

Memberships: - STEP, Probate Section of the Law Society and Solicitors for the Elderly

The successful candidate will join a team that covers Cornwall, Somerset and Devon. There could be a definite opportunity for career progression to partner level, if required.

This position is open to both local and nationally based candidates.

To apply or for further details, please call 01872 274 227.


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Solicitor / Associate - Environmental, Property, Agricultural, Estates

We are looking to fill a solicitor / associate job vacancy in Cornwall for Environmental Planning, Commercial Property, Agricultural and Landed Estates work.

Salary - £30 to 80k.

Part of an integral high value transactions team, working with a Partner and an Associate:
“Award-Winning West Country Law Firm”.

We have been appointed to search for a lawyer with at least 4 years PQE+, who has the experience and knowledge outlined above.

The position’s responsibilities will include:
management of own caseload, management of support staff, advising and meeting expectations of commercial clients, problem solving, working as part of a specialist team of lawyers and support staff in high value deals. Marketing and networking with national and regional businesses, banks, surveyors, land agents, regulatory bodies, pubs, restaurants, shops, offices, large corporate and property developers, care homes, supermarkets, mining and quarry firms, wildlife trusts, national parks and the national trust.

Knowledge and work experience required includes:
advising on, drafting and submitting planning applications and government funding draft applications for renewable energy projects, agriculture, commercial sale, purchase and development of land and retail parks, drafting of s106 planning agreements with government agencies, s104’s with utility companies, wayleave agreements with commercial utility companies, optional agreements, drafting and negotiating large corporate mobile phone lease agreements, overages, covenant and easement issues, tenancy succession advice, planning and environmental law, securities work, business sales and purchases, licensing and the leisure industry, affordable housing development, mines minerals and waste management, disposable and landfill. Multimillion pound commercial property sale purchase and development deals.

Applications are welcome from both regional and local candidates. Confidentiality is assured, please telephone 01872 274227 10am-8pm.


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