Employment Law Solicitor job - Newly Qualified

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified Solicitor to join a highly regarded Employment Law team in Shrewsbury. This role offers a chance to manage a varied caseload while supporting senior colleagues, allowing for professional growth in a collaborative environment. The firm is known for its excellent mentorship and genuine career development opportunities, making it an ideal place for driven solicitors looking to advance their careers in a supportive and ambitious culture.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life assurance

5 weeks’ annual leave

Friendly working culture

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Solicitor with up to 3 years’ post-qualification experience in Employment Law.
• Experience advising on both claimant and respondent matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a range of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious.
• Managing multiple cases simultaneously with strong attention to detail.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Client care

Education

Law Degree

Post-qualification experience in Employment Law

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Posted:

08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

Job Description:

Newly Qualified Solicitor – Employment Law
Location: Shrewsbury
Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified Solicitor to join a highly regarded and growing Employment Law team within a well-established and ambitious legal practice based in Shrewsbury.

This role offers a blend of supporting senior colleagues and running your own caseload across both contentious and non-contentious matters, with exposure to work for both claimants and respondents.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly qualified Solicitor with up to 3 years’ post-qualification experience in Employment Law. You'll handle a varied caseload and work closely with a supportive team of legal experts known for their commercial approach and client-first mindset.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on a range of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious
• Managing multiple cases simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrating excellent file management and client care
• Attending networking and business development events to support the team’s growth

About You:

• You’ll be a confident communicator who enjoys direct client contact and thrives in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have:
• Strong drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience advising on both claimant and respondent matters
• A proactive, commercial outlook with a focus on achieving client objectives
• A willingness to contribute to the team’s wider marketing and BD initiatives

Why Apply?

This firm has a fantastic reputation for its Employment Law practice, with a team ranked in leading legal directories. As part of this close-knit department, you’ll receive excellent mentorship from experienced practitioners and enjoy genuine career development opportunities.

Benefits Include:

• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• A friendly and ambitious working culture

If you’re a driven and commercially minded solicitor looking to grow your career in a high-performing and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.