Employment Solicitor

Harkaye Core Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm is searching for an experienced Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. This hybrid working role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including career progression. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in employment law, showcasing strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a diverse client base. This opportunity emphasizes collaboration and professional development within a supportive workplace.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance programme

Referral bonus scheme

Professional development training and learning programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in employment law.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal employment caseload with both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Provide practical advice to clients while maintaining strong relationships.
• Contribute to the growth of the employment team.

Skills

Empathetic communication skills

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or equivalent

5 years post-qualification experience in employment law

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Employment Solicitor / Legal Executive – Hybrid Working

A leading regional law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their supportive and well established employment team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional who wants to manage a diverse caseload, contribute to the growth of the employment practice overall, and play a key role in shaping the future of the department.

The Opportunity

You will lead your own employment caseload, handling both contentious and non-contentious (claimant and respondent) matters. You will also support the wider team by sharing knowledge, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to strategic initiatives to enhance the department’s employment law offering. With hybrid working available, this role offers you the flexibility to balance office and home-based productivity, all within a supportive environment that encourages career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a personal employment caseload both claimant and respondent, contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Provide practical, commercially minded advice to clients and maintain strong relationships.
• Support the growth and development of the employment team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and help raise the profile of the employment team.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with at least 5 years’ post‑qualification experience in employment law.
• Commercially aware with the ability to develop and sustain a client base.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build consensus and handle sensitive issues diplomatically.
• Organised, practical, and calm under pressure, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable with technology, including case management systems, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Motivated by career growth and by contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with clear career progression opportunities.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working with home office support.
• Pension plan, life insurance, and employee assistance programme.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Access to professional development through training and learning programmes.
• A supportive and collaborative culture that values expertise and client care.

This role is ideal for a driven employment lawyer seeking a position that offers autonomy, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact in a growing legal practice. Please contact Izzie Vaughan at Harkaye Core Talent for more information and to be considered for this Employment Solicitor role in Stoke-on-Trent today.