Employment Solicitor

Simpson Judge; East Midlands, Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join their nationally recognized Employment team. This role offers a unique opportunity for a qualified solicitor with NQ-2 years PQE to engage in a diverse range of employment matters, from advising on HR issues to handling employment tribunal litigation. You'll work closely with senior partners, fostering client relationships while navigating complex legal challenges. The firm prides itself on a supportive and inclusive environment, offering genuine career development and a hybrid working policy that emphasizes flexibility. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, this is the perfect opportunity.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Policy

Access to High-Quality Clients

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Qualifications

• NQ-2 years PQE in employment law required.
• Strong technical and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Advising on HR issues, employment tribunal litigation, and redundancies.
• Drafting employment contracts and policies, handling TUPE transfers.

Skills

Employment Law

Communication Skills

Client Relationship Management

HR Advisory

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Employment Solicitor (NQ+)
Location: Leicester
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Our Legal 500 client is now looking for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join their nationally recognised Employment team known for providing strategic and commercial advice to a wide range of employers, from SMEs to FTSE-listed companies, across various sectors.

We are currently looking for an experienced and ambitious Employment Solicitor to join our growing team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with NQ-2 years PQE to take the next step in their career. You will work on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:

- Advising on day-to-day HR issues, disciplinary and grievance matters
- Employment Tribunal litigation
- Redundancies and restructuring
- Employment aspects of corporate transactions
- Drafting employment contracts, policies, and handbooks
- TUPE transfers and business reorganisations
- You will work directly with senior partners and have the opportunity to develop your own client relationships and profile within the market.

About You:

- A qualified solicitor in England and Wales at NQ-2 years PQE in employment law
- Commercially astute with strong technical and communication skills
- Able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
- Proactive, with a commitment to client service and professional development
- Experience in business development or an appetite to get involved in client-facing activity will be viewed favourably.

The Firm:

- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities
- Hybrid working policy with a focus on flexibility
- Access to high-quality clients and interesting, complex work
- Competitive salary and benefits package

If this is of interest please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.