Employment NQ+ - Guildford

Henderson Scott Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious regional law firm seeks a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its Employment & Immigration team in Guildford. The role offers hands-on experience across a variety of employment matters, with opportunities in business immigration law, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme

Hybrid/flexible working options

Ongoing training and clear career pathways

Support from approachable senior lawyers

Qualifications

• Solicitor qualified in England & Wales (NQ-2 PQE) with employment law experience.
• Enthusiastic and well-organised team player.
• Confident communication skills and commercial outlook.

Responsibilities

• Managing Employment Tribunal claims through to resolution.
• Drafting contracts, policies, and staff handbooks.
• Advising on and drafting settlement agreements.

Skills

Employment Law

Client-Focused Communication

Team Collaboration

Proactive Learning

Education

Solicitor qualified in England & Wales

Job description

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A prestigious and progressive regional law firm is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor (or up to 2 years' PQE) to join its Employment & Immigration team based in Guildford. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing team that delivers commercially focused legal solutions to a wide range of clients across sectors.

The Role

This is a broad and stimulating role that will offer hands-on experience across a full range of employment matters. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, your caseload will include:

• Managing Employment Tribunal claims through to resolution
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, and staff handbooks
• Advising on and drafting settlement agreements
• Supporting corporate transactions with employment and TUPE advice
• Advising business owners and senior executives on individual employment issues
• Guidance on redundancy processes and organisational restructuring
• General day-to-day employment law advisory work

You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in business immigration law, including:

• Assisting with visa applications, sponsor licence processes and compliance
• Providing right-to-work guidance and immigration audits

The majority of the work will involve advising employers, with occasional matters involving employees or claimants. The role has a strong focus on the Surrey market, while also offering opportunities to collaborate across the firm's wider Employment and Immigration group, including the London office.

What We're Looking For

• Solicitor qualified in England & Wales (NQ-2 PQE) with employment law experience during training or in a post-qualified role
• Enthusiastic team player with a genuine interest in employment and, if desired, business immigration law
• Confident communication skills with a client-focused and commercial outlook
• Well-organised and motivated, with a proactive approach to learning and development
• Keen to contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Guildford office

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• A modern and supportive culture that invests in people
• High-quality work with well-known clients across varied industries
• Ongoing training, clear career pathways, and support from approachable senior lawyers

To apply, please use the application link or contact Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott on 07584 104790 for a confidential discussion.