Employment Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its Education & Charities team in Cheltenham. This role offers the chance to work with educational institutions, providing expert legal guidance on employment law matters. Candidates should have over 5 years of PQE, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the education sector. The firm promotes a supportive culture and hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years PQE.
• Experience in employment law, particularly in the education sector.
• Strong communication and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of employment law matters.
• Provide sector-specific legal guidance.
• Support business development and cross-referrals.
• Stay updated on legal developments in education.

Skills

Employment law experience

Client relationship skills

Excellent drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its nationally recognised Education & Charities team in Cheltenham. This is a rare opportunity to work with hundreds of educational institutions and make a meaningful impact in the sector.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a forward-thinking, award-winning law firm known for its entrepreneurial culture and people-first ethos. With a strong national footprint and a reputation for excellence across multiple practice areas, the firm offers a collaborative environment where careers flourish.

Description

The Employment Solicitor will be:

• Advising schools and colleges on a wide range of employment law matters
• Delivering pragmatic, sector-specific legal guidance
• Supporting business development and cross-referrals across the firm
• Staying ahead of legal developments impacting the education sector

Profile

The Employment Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years PQE
• Experienced in employment law, ideally with education sector exposure
• A strong communicator with excellent drafting and client relationship skills
• Commercially astute and passionate about the education sector
• Organised, collaborative and detail-oriented

Job Offer

• Competitive salary - depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working.
• Supportive company culture with a focus on professional growth.