Employment Solicitor

Amber Employment Services; East Horsley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Guildford is seeking a motivated Employment Solicitor to join their specialized Schools & Charities team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with clients in the education and charity sectors, providing advisory support on employment issues and gaining exposure to diverse legal matters. The position includes flexible working options and genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Regular salary and performance reviews

Supportive and progressive environment

Career potential

Qualifications

• Experience or training in employment law is ideal.
• Interest in education or charity sectors.
• Confident and innovative professional with a good personality fit.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment matters including policies, procedures, and tribunals.
• Manage own caseload with senior support.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary matters like mergers & acquisitions.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Independence

Education

NQ-2 years PQE

Job description

Employment Solicitor - Guildford
Schools & Charities Team
Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)
PQE: NQ-2 years

Flexible Working Excellent Progression Exclusive Agency Brief

We re working with a leading law firm that s looking to appoint a bright and motivated Employment Solicitor to join their specialist Schools & Charities team, based in Guildford.

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established and respected team operating in a niche area of law. The firm provides full-service support to independent schools and charitable organisations across the UK, and this role offers the chance to build strong client relationships and gain exposure to a varied caseload spanning employment, property, and corporate advisory work.

The Role:
Advise schools and charitable bodies on a range of employment matters - including policies, procedures, grievances, redundancies, and tribunals.
Work collaboratively with colleagues on multi-disciplinary matters, including mergers & acquisitions and governance.
Manage your own caseload appropriate to your level, with support from more senior team members.
Play a key part in a growing team, with genuine career development opportunities.

The Candidate:
NQ-2 years PQE, ideally with experience or training in employment law.
A genuine interest in working with clients in the education or charity sectors.
Confident, collaborative, and keen to contribute ideas.
Strong communication skills and an ability to work independently when needed.
A good personality fit is key - someone approachable, innovative, and commercially aware.

What's on offer?
Part-time working considered (4 days per week).
Hybrid working
Regular salary and performance reviews
Supportive and progressive environment with long-term career potential.