Employment Solicitor

LJ Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing regional law firm in Bury St Edmunds seeks an experienced Employment Solicitor with over 5 years of PQE. The role involves providing strategic advice on various employment matters, managing a diverse caseload, and contributing to business development. This position offers hybrid working options and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical knowledge of employment law and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE specializing in Employment Law.
• Proven experience with SME and owner-managed businesses.
• Comfortable managing your own caseload and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload covering both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Advise on contracts of employment, staff handbooks, and HR policies.
• Support employers with disciplinary and grievance matters.

Skills

Experience advising employer and employee clients

Managing caseload independently

Strong communication skills

Business development capabilities

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ PQE) in Employment Law

Job description

Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) - Growing Regional Law Firm

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (hybrid working available)

Salary: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

We're proud to be working with a fast-growing, people-focused law firm as they continue to expand their Employment team. Our client is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (5+ years' PQE) to advise both employer and employee clients across a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters.

This role would suit a confident, commercially minded solicitor who enjoys working closely with clients to deliver practical, strategic advice and wants to play an active role in the growth of a well-regarded Employment practice.

The Role

You'll manage a varied and engaging caseload while supporting the continued development of the Employment team. Typical work will include:

• Advising on contracts of employment, staff handbooks, and HR policies
• Supporting employers with disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, and TUPE matters
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to representation
• Providing strategic advice on employment status, settlement agreements, and restrictive covenants
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, settlement agreements, and related documentation
• Contributing to business development through networking and client relationship management

About You

• 5+ years' PQE specialising in Employment Law
• Proven experience advising both employer and employee clients
• Comfortable managing your own caseload and working independently
• Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses
• Exposure to partnership, director, or senior executive disputes
• Strong technical knowledge with a pragmatic, commercial approach
• Willing and confident to contribute to business development activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working Arrangements

Primarily based in the Bury St Edmunds office

Hybrid working available depending on desk availability and team requirements

Some weeks fully office-based; other weeks up to 1-2 days working from home

Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Occasional travel between offices required

Own car essential

The firm is committed to equal opportunity and inclusive recruitment, considering all applications fairly based on merit, qualifications, and experience.

If you're an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for your next step within a progressive and supportive firm, apply today or contact Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment for a confidential discussion.