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Job description

Employment Law Adviser based in Newtownabbey.

Responsibilities

• Providing sound and practical legal and HR advice with respect for the ethos and particular requirements of each individual client.
• Attendance at consultations with clients.
• Reviewing and updating policies and procedures.
• Drafting contracts of employment, HR policy handbooks and other documents to assist clients in complying with the law and best practice.
• Accurately recording time spent on client work.
• Keeping abreast of developments in employment law.
• Conducting research, making full use of subscriptions paid for by the company.
• Writing articles for distribution to clients and other contacts, as well as publication online.
• Delivering training seminars.
• Seeking opportunities to introduce new clients to the business.
• Representing clients at Tribunal.
• Representing clients in the preparation for and attendance at LRA Arbitration Hearings.
• If the appointed candidate has significant experience in the following areas, the role may also involve (see below).
• Acting as independent chair of disciplinary and grievance procedures for employers.
• Advising on salary benchmarking and job evaluation exercises.
• The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities of the role of employment Law Adviser.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister.
• For a full Person Specification, please contact the employer.

Desirable Skills

• Over 2 years Post Qualification Experience (PQE).
• For a full Person Specification, please contact the employer.

Further Information

Consideration will also be given to candidates seeking part-time work. A mix of in-office and remote working is available. Opportunity to earn bonus in addition to basic salary.

Application Information

For further information and to apply for this post, please email: info@markmasonlaw.co.uk for an application pack.