Employment Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in the UK is seeking an Employment Solicitor (NQ+) to join its Coventry team. This role offers early responsibility and direct client contact while handling contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Candidates must be a qualified Solicitor with a solid grounding in employment law. The position provides competitive salary and clear career development opportunities within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Free car parking

Clear opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in employment law gained during training or post-qualification.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Enthusiastic and committed to developing a career in employment law.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters.
• Managing contentious employment matters, including Employment Tribunal claims.
• Drafting and advising on contracts of employment, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Client-focused approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ+)

Job description

Role: Employment Solicitor (NQ+)

Location: Coventry

Salary: DOE

The Firm

A well-established, full-service law firm based in Birmingham with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, practical legal advice to businesses and individuals. The firm is known for its collegiate culture, technical excellence, and long-standing client relationships across a range of sectors.

The Role

The firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor (NQ+) to join its Employment team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or junior solicitor to develop their career within a supportive and experienced team, handling a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

The role offers high-quality work, early responsibility, and direct client contact, with clear opportunities for development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters
• Managing contentious employment matters, including Employment Tribunal claims
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance, and performance management issues
• Drafting and advising on contracts of employment, policies, and procedures
• Advising on dismissals, redundancy processes, and restructures
• Advising on and negotiating settlement agreements
• Supporting senior team members on complex and strategic matters
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ+)
• Solid grounding in employment law gained during training or post-qualification
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with appropriate supervision
• Commercial, pragmatic, and client-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and committed to developing a career in employment law

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• High-quality work and early responsibility
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Free car parking

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.