Employment Law Solicitor

Warwick Recruit Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern legal practice in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Employment Solicitor to join their Employment team. The successful candidate will manage a varied Employment Tribunal caseload and provide HR and employment law advice to a diverse portfolio of clients including SMEs and independent schools. Offering a competitive salary, this full-time permanent position includes benefits like annual leave, pension, and private medical insurance, with opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Up to 34 days annual leave

Company pension

Private medical insurance

On‑site parking

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years PQE in Employment Law with tribunal experience.
• Proven experience providing HR and employment law advice.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload.
• Provide HR and employment law advice to retained business clients.
• Support clients through documentation and HR training.

Skills

PQE in Employment Law

HR and employment law advice

Organisational skills

Written communication

Client service skills

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Case management systems

Job description

A modern and forward-thinking legal practice is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Employment team.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional looking to work on a varied and contentious caseload while providing commercial and practical HR and employment law advice to clients.

The Role :

Handle a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload (approximately 2530% of the role, predominantly Respondent defence).

Provide HR and employment law advice to a portfolio of retained business clients (approximately 2025 clients), including SMEs, independent schools, care homes, and professional practices.

Support clients through bespoke documentation, on-site attendances, co‑chairing employee hearings, and delivering HR training to managers.

Occasional travel to client premises is required (full driving license and own vehicle essential).

Skills & Experience :

3 to 5 years PQE in Employment Law, with proven experience managing a varied tribunal caseload.

Experience providing HR and employment law advice to employers.

Previous experience advising professional sector clients and delivering HR training is advantageous but not essential.

Excellent organisational, written, and IT skills; proficiency in MS Office.

Experience with case management systems desirable.

Strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, commercial mindset, and excellent client service skills.

Whats on Offer :

Competitive salary based on experience.

Full‑time, permanent position.

Up to 34 days annual leave, including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.

Company pension and private medical insurance.

On‑site parking.

Flexible working :

opportunity to work from home one day per week after probation.

Excellent career development prospects, including potential to develop the contentious employment division.

This role is ideal for a motivated legal professional looking to advance their career in employment law while providing commercial and practical solutions to clients.