Employment Solicitor

TSR Legal; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor with NQ to 4 years' PQE to handle a range of employment law matters. This role involves advising on contentious and non-contentious issues, client representation, and business development in a supportive hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Varied employment law cases

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE in employment law, with experience in contentious matters required.
• Proficiency in managing Tribunal matters and day-to-day HR issues.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on employment law and managing contentious work.
• Supporting clients with employment documentation and attending client meetings.
• Engaging in business development and maintaining organized files.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Communication skills

Drafting abilities

Negotiation abilities

Education

Qualified Solicitor (NQ to 4 years' PQE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Solicitor
Location:Gloucester or Cheltenham, South West
Salary:Up to £60,000 (DOE)
Working Arrangement:Hybrid

About the Role
A new opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor with NQ to 4 years’ PQE to join a thriving team based in either Gloucester or Cheltenham. This role will suit someone looking to handle a blend of contentious and non-contentious employment matters while contributing to the continued growth and success of the department.
The role will involve:

• Advising employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters.
• Managing contentious work including Tribunal claims, grievances, disciplinary issues and settlement negotiations.
• Supporting clients with employment documentation such as contracts, policies and procedures.
• Advising on TUPE, redundancy processes, and day-to-day HR issues.
• Attending client meetings and representing clients in negotiations and hearings where appropriate.
• Playing a proactive role in business development and marketing initiatives.
• Maintaining well-organised files and ensuring effective use of the firm’s case management system (DPS).

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor (NQ to 4 years’ PQE) with experience in employment law, particularly contentious matters.
• Possess strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Be confident handling Tribunal matters from instruction to resolution (support and training provided for more junior candidates).
• Demonstrate excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory capabilities.
• Be able to manage a diverse workload and work under pressure.
• Show enthusiasm for developing the department and engaging with clients and referrers.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new systems efficiently.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary up to £60,000, dependent on experience.
• Supportive working environment with career development opportunities.
• A chance to be involved in a variety of interesting and challenging employment law matters.
• Hybrid working options subject to experience and business needs.

For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on 02920 388100 or [e-mail] in complete confidence.