Employment Law Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Poole; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Solicitor with over 5 years of PQE to join their team in Poole. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of contentious and non-contentious employment issues. Candidates should have strong communication and negotiation skills, experience in drafting contracts, and the ability to supervise junior staff. The firm provides a robust benefits package and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

33.5 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in Employment Law.
• Strong technical knowledge in contentious and non-contentious areas.
• Proven ability to meet fee earning and billing targets.

Responsibilities

• Draft employment contracts and policies.
• Handle disputes and unfair dismissal cases.
• Advise on TUPE and business transfers.

Skills

Employment Law Knowledge

Dispute Resolution

Contracts Drafting

Communication Skills

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Education

Solicitor with 5+ years PQE

Job description

Employment Law Solicitor - Poole - 5+ Years PQE

Location: Poole

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, 35 hours per week)

Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 (depending on experience)

A well established regional law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its expanding team in Poole. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior level candidate to take on a broad mix of contentious and non contentious work, with strong prospects for progression and long term career development. The role is primarily office based, with the option of one day per week working from home following probation.

The Role

You will work as part of the Corporate and Commercial team, alongside another Employment Law Solicitor, managing a varied caseload of employment matters. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting employment contracts, policies, and handbooks
• Handling disputes, unfair dismissal, and discrimination cases
• Providing HR advisory support on disciplinaries, grievances, and redundancies
• Advising on employment law aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence
• Advising on TUPE and business transfers
• Delivering employment law training sessions for clients
• Managing your own caseload efficiently and meeting fee earning targets
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff where required
• Ensuring compliance with firm procedures and maintaining high professional standards

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a solicitor with:

• 5+ years PQE in Employment Law
• Strong technical knowledge across both contentious and non contentious matters
• Experience drafting contracts and resolving employer/employee disputes
• Working knowledge of the Employment Tribunal system
• Experience supervising junior team members (advantageous)
• Proven ability to meet fee earning, time recording, and billing targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation and marketing abilities
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload while working collaboratively within a team
• High level of initiative, reliability, and professional integrity
• Own transport

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £55,000-£70,000 salary (DOE)
• 33.5 days annual leave plus an additional half day for your birthday
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Occupational sick pay
• Discretionary performance related annual bonus
• Client referral scheme payments
• Discounted legal fees
• Health Cash Plan
• Supportive working environment with clear progression pathways
• Opportunities for partnership for the right candidate

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*