Employment Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in Southampton is seeking an Employment Solicitor at the Associate or Senior Associate level. This role involves handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law, advising a diverse client base, and offering clear paths for career progression in a supportive culture. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of PQE in employment law and strong client management skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Clear path for career progression

Hybrid working arrangement

Collegiate and supportive culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PQE in employment law is required.
• Strong technical and client-handling skills are essential.
• Must have commercial awareness and be interested in client relationship growth.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law cases.
• Advise national and international clients across various sectors.
• Opportunity to lead client relationships and training.

Skills

Contentious and non-contentious employment law

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE in employment law

Job description

Employment Solicitor – Associate or Senior Associate

Location: Southampton

Type: Full-time, Hybrid Working Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) to join a top-tier ranked Employment team in Southampton. Known for its high-quality work and strong client base, the team advises national and international clients across the private, public and third sectors.

The role:

• Mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law, including tribunals, advisory work and corporate support.
• Clients include household-name employers, NHS bodies and charities.
• Opportunities to lead on client relationships, training and business development.
• Support from a wider employment and immigration law team across the firm.

On offer:

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Clear path for career progression
• Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office)
• Collegiate and supportive culture

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with around3+ years’ PQE in employment law
• Strong technical and client-handling skills
• Commercial awareness and interest in growing client relationships
• Enthusiastic team player, keen to develop others

Please apply for the role to discuss further or call for a confidential discussion. (Please note salary is just a guideline).