Employment Law Solicitor/Barrister

Do you have strong employment law knowledge?
Come and help us provide an outstanding employment law advice service to our clients here at Markel
What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity:

It’s an exciting time to join Markel as our business grows, and we have a great new role for an Employment Law Solicitor / Barrister to join our team based in Croydon. Markel includes our Markel Law LLP business, who provide legal and human resources consultancy services as well as our professional legal advice line service. The role is based in our specialist Employment Advice Line Team who manage calls and emails for our clients. Our team work one day per week in our Croydon office (Wednesdays) with 4 days working from home. Shifts are: 9am-5.30pm, 8am-4.30pm and 10am-6.30pm.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivery of high-quality legal advice on a variety of employment related matters through both telephone and email communication

• Reviewing and assisting with the drafting of documentation as required

• Working in accordance with agreed service levels

• Management of own workload ensuring that a high standard in relation to both productivity and efficiency is maintained

• Maintaining a sound working knowledge of all aspects of employment law and best practice

• Liaising with and supporting fellow colleagues in a team-like manner as the operational needs of the business dictate

• Ensuring relevant shifts are covered, including day and out of hours rotas as applicable

• Maintaining and producing paper based and electronic records where required

• Liaising with Markel Law’s Litigation Unit and Manchester office as appropriate

Our must haves:

• Employment law knowledge and experience

• Experience of communicating effectively in a professional environment with a range of people

• Good IT skills across Microsoft, Word, Outlook

• The ability to provide accurate and concise advice in writing

• Excellent written skills and attention to detail/accuracy

• Have excellent customer care skills, and an ability to empathise with callers where necessary

• Be commercially aware at all times and to offer both practical as well as legal solutions

• Have an analytical and problem–solving approach to advice

• Be flexible and adaptable both within the commercial unit and assisting the various employment teams as the needs of the business dictate

• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and uphold company standards

• Have good document drafting skills and an eye for detail

• Have the ability to gain and retain the client confidence

• Have sound working knowledge of all appropriate electronic research facilities

• Have the ability to produce written guidance to the client of a high standard that is clear, practical, and legally accurate

Who we are:

Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you:

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…

• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave

• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer

• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at [email protected] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.

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