Employment NQ Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Bedfordshire seeks an ambitious Employment Solicitor with up to 2 years' PQE. This role offers high-quality work, real responsibility, and structured development within a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a clear career progression path.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus scheme

Private healthcare & enhanced pension

Generous annual leave & holiday buy/sell options

Life assurance and income protection

Ongoing CPD and paid professional memberships

Qualifications

• Confident and commercially aware Employment Solicitor with solid experience.
• Strong communication skills and desire to grow career in a Legal 500 team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide-ranging caseload of both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Engage in early client contact and receive Partner-led mentoring.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Enthusiasm

Education

Qualified Employment Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE)

Job description

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Employment Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) – Legal 500 Firm – Bedfordshire

Excellent Quality Work | Legal 500 Team | Career Progression

Are you an ambitious Employment Solicitor with up to 2 years' post-qualification experience, or qualifying this year? A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Bedfordshire is looking to expand its standout employment team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice offering high-quality work, real responsibility, and structured development in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Why this role?

• Work in a leading Employment team with national reach
• Wide-ranging caseload – both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Early client contact and Partner-led mentoring
• Strong progression path and clear career structure
• Hybrid/flexible working and a healthy work-life balance

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary & bonus scheme
• Private healthcare & enhanced pension
• Generous annual leave & holiday buy/sell options
• Life assurance, income protection, and wellbeing initiatives
• Ongoing CPD, paid professional memberships, and social events

Who we’re looking for:

A confident and commercially aware Employment Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) with solid experience gained during training or post-qualification. You'll bring enthusiasm, strong communication skills, and a desire to grow your career in a Legal 500 team.

Whether you're local or looking to move out of London for a better work/life balance without compromising on quality of work – this could be the right move.

Please apply below or get in contact with Isabel to find out more! - [emailprotected] / 0117 313 7857