Emerging Employment Solicitor — Broad Practice & Mentorship

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment are representing a leading national law firm in the search for a newly qualified Employment Solicitor to join its high-growth Oxford office at an exciting stage of expansion, offering genuine breadth of work and early responsibility within a top-tier team.

The Team

• A nationally recognised Employment practice of 16 partners and over 80 solicitors across seven offices
• Highly collaborative, well-integrated team with strong cross-office support and expertise
• Oxford office in a significant growth phase, combining a dynamic “start-up feel” with national firm backing
• Close working relationships with partners and senior lawyers, ensuring excellent training and mentorship

The Role

• Broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law work
• Advising a varied client base including life sciences, technology, higher education, healthcare and charity sector organisations
• Involvement in corporate support work including contracts, settlement agreements and due diligence
• Structured training and exposure to specialist sectors including health, education and charities
• Opportunity to contribute to innovation, client service delivery and modern ways of working

The Ideal Candidate

• Newly qualified solicitor with a strong interest in employment law
• Commercially aware, proactive and eager to take responsibility early in their career
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships quickly
• Confident legal researcher with a practical, solutions-focused mindset
• Some exposure to employment aspects of transactions advantageous but not essential

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. To express your interest, apply online, or please contact:

Contact: Abigail McGinty | Senior Recruitment Consultant