Employment Law Solicitor

HarKaye Core Talent; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Career development

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester is recruiting an Employment Law Solicitor to join its growing team. This role suits a Newly Qualified solicitor up to 3 years PQE seeking to develop within a supportive, high-quality practice.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of employment matters, primarily acting for claimants, with opportunities to enhance advocacy and litigation skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE) in employment law.
• Experience managing an employment law caseload.
• Experience with employment litigation is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employment matters from instruction to conclusion.
• Advise and represent claimants in employment disputes.
• Handle employment litigation including Tribunal claims.
• Draft pleadings and legal documentation.
• Liaise with clients, counsel and third parties.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation skills

Client communication

Job description

On behalf of our client, a well‑regarded and established law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester, we are recruiting for an Employment Law Solicitor to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified solicitor up to 3 years PQE who is looking to develop their career within a supportive, progressive firm known for its strong culture and high-quality legal work.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of employment law matters, acting primarily on behalf of claimants. The role offers a broad range of contentious employment work, with the opportunity to further develop advocacy and litigation skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied caseload of employment law matters from instruction to conclusion
• Advising and representing claimants on employment-related disputes
• Handling employment litigation matters, including Tribunal claims
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and legal documentation
• Liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties
• Ensuring files are progressed efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements

The firm is keen to speak with solicitors who are confident managing their own matters and who thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements include:

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ – 3 years PQE)
• Experience managing an employment law caseload
• Employment litigation experience is advantageous
• Any experience working with or alongside Trade Unions would be beneficial
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Friendly, supportive, and inclusive team environment
• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• Exposure to high-quality employment law work

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Law Solicitor seeking long-term development within a firm that genuinely values its people and offers flexibility alongside career progression.