Employment Law Solicitor or Legal Executive

Martin Kaye LLP; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Shrewsbury seeks an Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3 to 5 years PQE to join its dynamic team. Responsibilities include managing an Employment Tribunal caseload, providing HR and Employment Law advice to business clients, and delivering training. Applicants should possess excellent organisational and IT skills, with a focus on client service. The firm offers a competitive starting salary from £35,000 per year and benefits like up to 34 days of annual leave, pension, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Up to 34 days annual leave

Company pension

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Home working one day a week after probation

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload.
• Experience in advising HR and Employment Law to employers.
• Full driving license and own vehicle essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied contentious case load of Employment Tribunal matters.
• Advise national SME and professional sector clients.
• Deliver HR training to managers and co-chair employee hearings.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Written and IT skills

MS Office proficiency

File management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving attitude

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Employment Solicitor / Legal Executive - 3 to 5 years PQE upwards

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Location & Working Hours

• Work in our Employment Department based at the Telford Office.
• Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

About the Firm

Martin Kaye LLP is a modern and forward‑thinking legal practice with offices in Telford, Wolverhampton, Wem and Shrewsbury.

Role Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated legal professional to join our Employment team dealing with a varied contentious case load of Employment Tribunal matters (predominantly Respondent defence) in conjunction with advising national SME and professional sector clients subscribing to our Alpha HR and Employment law support service.

Alpha is an innovative nationwide Employment law and HR support service. Our objective is to provide Alpha clients with employment and HR advice that is both commercial and solution orientated, in conjunction with bespoke documentation and on‑site attendances (to include co‑chairing employee hearings) and delivering HR training to managers.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of operating a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload, accounting for circa 25% to 30% of the role. Experience in providing HR and Employment Law advice to employers will be key. Generally, the role will entail responsibility for circa 20 to 25 retained business clients, comprising predominantly independent schools, care homes and GP practices.

Previous experience of advising employers in professional sectors would be beneficial but not essential. Experience of delivering Employment and HR training would be advantageous. Travel to client premises is required, therefore a full driving licence and own vehicle are essential.

Excellent organisational, written and IT skills are essential. The successful candidate will be proficient with MS Office; experience using a case‑management system is ideal but not essential. This role requires good file‑management skills with a high level of attention to detail, ability to work under pressure at times, a can‑do attitude, and adeptness at finding commercial solutions to meet client expectations while maintaining excellent client service.

Excellent career opportunity for the right applicant, to include the opportunity to develop the contentious employment division.

Opportunity of home working one day a week, after probation.

Compensation

From £35,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• Annual leave of up to 34 days including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• Company pension.
• On‑site parking.
• Private medical insurance.

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent.

Equal Opportunity

Martin Kaye LLP are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.

Work Location

In person.