Associate Solicitor - Employment

JMC Legal Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join their Employment team. This role offers the chance to manage high-quality cases in a supportive environment with excellent career progression. The firm provides flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and a culture of collaboration and personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits package

Flexible working (2-3 days in office)

First-rate progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of Post-Qualification Experience as an Employment Solicitor.
• Interest in rural & landed estates work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Employment matters.
• Provide expert guidance on workforce planning and HR-related issues.
• Collaborate with a Legal 500-recognised team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Qualified Employment Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Job description

Associate Solicitor - Employment

Are you an Employment Solicitor (3+PQE) in Newcastle seeking high-quality work while not being completely target driven?

The Firm

This esteemed independent firm has earned a formidable reputation as a regional legal powerhouse with a strong national presence. Consistently recognised by The Legal 500, it boasts over 15 Top Tier departments in the North East, underscoring its excellence across multiple practice areas.

As a leading commercial law firm, it has cultivated a diverse and prestigious client base, spanning dynamic start-ups, multinational corporations, and FTSE 100 companies. Yet, its independent status allows its lawyers to offer a refreshingly personal approach-something often lost among larger competitors.

Collaboration and camaraderie are at the heart of the firm’s culture. A close-knit, supportive environment is fostered through regular social and sporting events, strengthening connections across teams. Coupled with a hybrid working policy, employees enjoy the flexibility to balance home and office life seamlessly.

Here, you’ll have the platform to showcase your expertise at the highest level, with clear pathways for career progression—including a strong route to partnership.

The Role

As part of this L500 Employment team and take on a varied and engaging caseload of Employment matters in a collaborative team that focuses on quality of work not high volume. As a result of this 99% of their staff took a survey and agreed the firm is a great place to work.

The team handles a broad spectrum of employment matters, assisting businesses with strategic workforce planning, reorganisations, and employment tribunal or High Court proceedings. They provide expert guidance on TUPE and transactional support, executive severance, and equality and diversity initiatives, along with comprehensive advice on general HR-related issues.

Working alongside Legal 500-recognised leaders and next-generation partners, you’ll receive unparalleled mentorship and hands‑on support. Their generous investment in your growth will propel your career forward, equipping you with the expertise and connections to establish yourself as a standout professional in the Employment sector.

What’s on offer?

• A qualified Employment Solicitor 3+ PQE
• Experience or an interest in rural & landed estates work
• Excellent communication skills
• A team player with excellent attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Flexible working (2-3 days in office)
• First‑rate Progression opportunities