Employment Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Luton is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their esteemed Employment team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3+ years PQE and experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive workplace culture. Part-time options are available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years PQE as an Employment Solicitor.
• Broad experience in employment law matters.
• Experience in corporate support including TUPE.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment advice to employers and employees.
• Negotiate settlement agreements and represent clients in tribunals.
• Advise on employment aspects of corporate transactions.
• Develop and manage a client base through networking.
• Supervise junior team members.

Skills

Contentious employment law

Non-contentious employment law

Business development

Negotiation skills

Public speaking

Education

Qualified Employment Solicitor

Job description

Employment Solicitor

This well-established multi-service law firm, with offices in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, is offering an exciting opportunity for an Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 3+ years PQE to join its highly regarded Employment team in Luton.

The firm is renowned for its exceptional legal advice and client service, providing legal solutions to a diverse range of clients, including business owners, FTSE 350 companies, public and private sector organisations, charities, and high-net-worth individuals. Their services span multiple areas of expertise, including Commercial Property, Corporate & Commercial, Commercial Litigation, Employment, Residential Property, Family Law, and Private Client services.

The Employment team, based in the firm's Luton office, provides business-focused services to both HR teams and companies without dedicated HR resources. The team also represents senior employees on a personal level. Known for its practical and commercially-minded legal solutions, the team handles a wide range of employment matters, including TUPE, employment terminations, tribunal support, business reorganisations, and redundancies.

The firm offers a supportive environment that encourages professional development and career growth, with a high staff retention rate reflecting the firm's strong internal culture.

About the Role :

The role offers an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor who is eager to develop their knowledge and skills in a variety of areas. The role is also suitable for an experienced solicitor looking for a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide day-to-day employment advice to both employers and employees.
• Negotiate settlement agreements and represent clients in employment tribunals, including advocacy.
• Advise on corporate matters such as TUPE, due diligence, and the employment aspects of transaction documents, including warranties and indemnities in sale agreements.
• Develop and manage a client base through business development activities, including writing articles, hosting webinars, and networking.
• Provide leadership and supervision to junior members of the team, including trainees and junior solicitors.

Key Requirements :

• Qualified Employment Solicitor with at least 3+ years PQE.
• Broad experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Ideally, experience in employment-related corporate support, including TUPE and business transactions.
• Experience in creating strategic solutions for businesses, with commercial acumen.
• A positive attitude towards career progression and self-development.
• Networking and marketing experience is desirable; public speaking experience is a plus.
• Part-time working options available.