Employment Lawyer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Wealth adviser access

Equipment: laptop & phone

Accreditations support

Career progression

Work-life balance

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is representing a boutique legal practice in Cheltenham seeking an Employment Lawyer (2-5 PQE) to join a close-knit team in a hybrid role with flexible working. You’ll advise businesses and individuals on a broad range of employment matters, from day‑to‑day HR guidance to complex disputes and tribunal claims, while enjoying a supportive culture that values life outside work.

The firm offers a bonus scheme, enhanced pension and private medical insurance, plus progression

Qualifications

• 2–5 PQE in Employment Law.
• Experience advising on HR issues, dismissals and tribunal matters.
• Ability to build client relationships and provide practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law matters for businesses and individuals.
• Manage employment tribunal claims and advise on contracts, policies and handbooks.
• Provide HR guidance on restructures, TUPE and absence management.
• Deliver training and foster long-lasting client relationships.

Skills

Employment law

Client advisory

Legal research

Job description

Opportunity: Employment Lawyer (2-5 PQE)

Location: Cheltenham Hybrid and Flexible Working

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus

Good law. Good people. A life outside the office.

Not every career move needs to mean longer hours, bigger targets or sacrificing your life outside work. Sometimes, the best move is simply finding somewhere you can do great work and enjoy everything that comes with it.

We're working with a boutique law firm in Cheltenham that was founded by lawyers who wanted to take the best bits of working in larger firms, without the bureaucracy, presenteeism or toxic culture.

The result is a close-knit team; a loyal client base built largely on word of mouth and a working environment where people are trusted to do their jobs without having to prove they're sitting at their desks.

They're now looking to welcome an Employment Lawyer (2-5 PQE) to the team.

The Role:

You'll advise both businesses and individuals on a broad range of employment law matters, from day-to-day HR advice to complex disputes and tribunal claims.

Your work will include:

• Advising on unfair and wrongful dismissal, discrimination, termination disputes and restrictive covenants.
• Managing employment tribunal claims and supporting clients with dispute resolution.
• Drafting and advising on employment contracts, director service agreements, workplace policies and employee handbooks.
• Advising employers on HR matters, restructures, redundancies and TUPE transfers.
• Providing practical advice and training on employment issues, including disciplinary procedures and absence management.
• Building lasting client relationships and delivering clear, commercially focused advice.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, work alongside experienced lawyers with backgrounds at leading firms and develop your expertise within a supportive, collaborative team.

Why This Firm?

A refreshing approach to private practice.

The firm was built around a simple idea: deliver exceptional legal work without the unnecessary hierarchy, red tape and long-hours culture often associated with larger firms.

A people-first culture.

Colleagues become friends, and there's a real understanding that life doesn't revolve around work. Whether it's the school run, an appointment or caring for family, flexibility is part of how the firm operates. Get your work done, and nobody expects you to stay for the sake of it.

An impressive reputation.

With a strong, established client base built predominantly through personal recommendations, the firm has grown through the quality of its work and the relationships it builds, rather than big marketing campaigns.

Real scope to develop.

You'll be trusted with responsibility, supported in your professional development and given the opportunity to progress as your career evolves.

What's On Offer?

• Bonus scheme 2x per year.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Enhanced pension.
• Private medical insurance and a cashback medical scheme.
• Access to a free wealth adviser.
• Laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Support with professional accreditations and further study.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• A friendly, close-knit team where work-life balance is valued.

If you're an employment lawyer who enjoys the work but would love a little more flexibility, autonomy and enjoyment from your working life, this could be well worth a chat!

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Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.