Employment Solicitor

Greene & Greene; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional day off during Christmas

Extra day’s leave for birthday

Paid CSR day

Hybrid working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

In-house wellbeing sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Car parking

Job summary

Greene & Greene is seeking an enthusiastic Employment Solicitor (NQ–6 years’ PQE) for its highly regarded Employment team in Bury St Edmunds. This role involves delivering high-quality advice on contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, managing a varied caseload, and drafting necessary documentation for Employment Tribunal matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, experience in employment law, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including hybrid working, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent).
• Experience advising on employment law matters.
• Ability to manage own caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality employment law advice to businesses and individuals.
• Manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Draft and review employment contracts and workplace policies.

Skills

Experience advising on employment law matters

Strong communication skills

High-quality drafting skills

Client-focused approach

Ability to manage own caseload

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable Employment Solicitor (NQ–6 years’ PQE) to join our highly regarded Employment team.

This role offers exposure to a broad mix of contentious and non‑contentious employment law work, with early responsibility, direct client contact and the support of an experienced, collaborative team. You will advise both businesses and individuals locally and nationally, delivering practical, high‑quality advice on interesting and often complex matters.

About the Employment Team

Our Employment team is widely recognised as one of the strongest in the region, undertaking high‑calibre work for a diverse client base.

In the Legal 500 (UK) 2026 directory, clients commented:

“Greene & Greene’s employment team stands out for its expert yet pragmatic approach, offering businesses tailored, commercially focused advice. Unlike larger firms, it combines city‑level expertise with a highly personal and responsive service. Clients trust the team to handle complex employment matters, from tribunal claims and restrictive covenants to TUPE and executive exits, always delivering clear, practical solutions.”

The team advises on the full range of employment matters, including tribunal litigation, restrictive covenants, TUPE and senior/executive exits. We pride ourselves on building long‑term client relationships that allow us to provide tailored, commercial advice.

The Role

As an Employment Solicitor in our team, you will work on a varied and stimulating caseload across both contentious and non‑contentious employment law. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your practice within a supportive, well‑respected team, while maintaining a sustainable and balanced approach to work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering high‑quality employment law advice to businesses and individuals
• Managing a varied caseload of contentious and non‑contentious matters
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, service agreements, settlement agreements and workplace policies and procedures
• Advising on and managing Employment Tribunal matters, including drafting ET1s, ET3s and related documentation
• Supporting business development and networking activities
• Keeping up to date with developments in employment law and best practice

What We’re Looking For

• A strong academic background, with a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent)
• Experience advising on employment law matters
• The ability to manage your own caseload effectively while supporting the wider team
• Strong communication skills and a client‑focused approach
• High‑quality drafting skills and sound judgement on costs, scope and risk

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience supporting corporate transactions, including TUPE
• Experience advising on post‑termination restrictions
• Experience working with clients across a range of sectors

About Greene & Greene

Greene & Greene has been providing legal services from our offices in Bury St Edmunds since 1893. We advise individuals and businesses nationally and internationally, offering clear, practical and expert advice.

We are consistently ranked highly in Legal 500 and Chambers for our client service. We pride ourselves on working in partnership with clients and delivering solutions that are both commercially focused and pragmatic.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and inclusive working culture together with a benefits package designed to support wellbeing, work‑life balance and development, including:

• An additional day off during the Christmas period
• An extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday
• Paid CSR day
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In‑house wellbeing and health sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car parking

Greene & Greene is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We recruit based on individual merit, taking into account suitability for the role, experience, and qualifications. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, age, disability, socio‑economic background, pregnancy or maternity status, or sexual orientation.

Our culture is driven by a strong commitment to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to achieve their full potential.

If you would prefer an informal and confidential conversation before applying, we are happy to arrange this with a member of the firm.