New Year, New Job - We are recruiting!

LAWYER VACANCIES

We are currently looking for additional lawyers to join our team.

We operate from one office which is conveniently, yet discreetly, located on the outskirts of Tamworth. 

We are proud to be both LEXCEL and CQS accredited, as well as being recognised in the Legal 500, and we pride ourselves on the quality of service we offer our clients. 

We understand that people are our greatest asset, and we offer a positive, friendly, and supportive team environment.  All our positions have excellent opportunities for progression, and we work with all members of staff to help them achieve their career goals.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates looking for either full-time or part-time work.   

1. EMPLOYMENT LAWYER - FULL/PART-TIME

We are looking for an additional Lawyer to join our Employment Team.  

We act for both respondents and claimants and have expertise in the following areas:

  • - Business reorganisations;
  • - Redundancy situations;
  • - Settlement agreements;
  • - Family friendly rights;
  • - TUPE;
  • - Unfair and constructive dismissal claims;
  • - Equality and discrimination claims;
  • - Grievances and disciplinaries;
  • - Absence management;
  • - ACAS Early Conciliation;  
  • - Contracts, policies, and handbooks; and
  • - Restrictive covenants.
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You may be a solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with up to 3 years’ experience looking to further your career within an established and reputable employment team within the Midlands.  Alternatively, you may be newly qualified, with some Employment experience, and be looking to specialise in this area.    

 

2. CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAWYER

We are also looking for an additional lawyer to join our Corporate and Commercial team.  

Our client base is varied, encompassing start-ups, owner-managed businesses, PLCs, partnerships, local authorities, and charities.  

Our areas of expertise include company formation, memorandum & articles of association, sale and purchase of companies and businesses, management buy-outs/buy-ins and venture capital investments, corporate restructuring and reorganisation, shareholder and partnership agreements & dissolutions, terms of business and share options.  

You should have 1–4 years’ PQE, with broad corporate and commercial experience, strong commercial acumen, and proven ability to develop and maintain good client relationships.  

Applicants for both positions should  be client-focused with excellent interpersonal and team skills.  

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:  

• Private healthcare;

• 25 days’ holiday per annum (plus public holidays), with the option of taking additional unpaid leave;

• Company pension scheme;

• Sick pay; and

• Hybrid working arrangements.

For a confidential discussion about either of the roles, please call Carolyne Browne, our HR Manager, on 01827 317054.

To apply please send your CV to cbrowne@pickerings-solicitors.com