Employment Solicitor

GMP Worldwide; Hawkesley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Modern tech

Job summary

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited are recruiting for an Employment Solicitor to join a Worcester-based firm. The role requires 3+ years' PQE and offers a hybrid working pattern with a salary from £50,000+ DOE.

You will manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters, providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to both employers and employees while delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in Employment Law.
• Able to manage your own caseload confidently with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical knowledge across both contentious and non-contentious Employment Law.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to provide practical, solution-focused advice.
• A proactive team player with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding client service.
• Business development experience or an interest in networking would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advice on a broad range of Employment Law matters, including tribunal claims and litigation.
• Disciplinary, grievance and dismissal procedures management.
• Redundancy and restructuring advice.
• Drafting employment contracts, handbooks and workplace policies.
• Negotiating settlement agreements and exits.
• Discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims handling.
• TUPE and business transfer matters guidance.
• Advising employers on day-to-day HR and employment issues.

Skills

3+ years' PQE

Caseload management

Employment Law knowledge

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Team player

Business development

Job description

Employment Solicitor | 3 Years' PQE Plus

Hybrid | Worcester | £50,000+ DOE

GMP Recruitment Agency Limited are proud to be supporting a highly respected Worcester-based law firm in the recruitment of an experienced Employment Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE to join their growing and well-established Employment team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and commercially minded solicitor to manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters while providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to both employers and employees. We are happy to consider candidates with more senior experience—the key requirement is the ability to manage matters independently and deliver an exceptional level of client service.

The Role

You will advise on a broad range of Employment Law matters, including:

• Employment Tribunal claims and litigation.
• Disciplinary, grievance and dismissal procedures.
• Redundancy and restructuring advice.
• Employment contracts, handbooks and workplace policies.
• Settlement agreements and negotiated exits.
• Discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims.
• TUPE and business transfer matters.
• Advising employers on day-to-day HR and employment issues.
• Supporting business clients with strategic employment law advice and risk management.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE in Employment Law.
• Able to manage your own caseload confidently with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical knowledge across both contentious and non-contentious Employment Law.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Commercially aware with the ability to provide practical, solution-focused advice.
• A proactive team player with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding client service.
• Business development experience or an interest in networking would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary from £50,000+, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• High-quality and varied Employment Law work.
• Supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and success of the Employment department.
• Modern systems and technology to support flexible working.

If you're looking to take the next step in your Employment Law career with a forward-thinking and highly regarded law firm where your expertise will be recognised and valued, we'd love to hear from you.

GMP Recruitment Agency Ltd are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and are acting as a Recruitment Agency.