Employment Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 3+ PQE to join its Ipswich team. You will advise a diverse client base on a broad range of employment law matters, handling both contentious and non-contentious work within a supportive, top‑tier regional firm.

You will manage your own caseload, build strong client relationships and contribute to business development while working in a collaborative Employment team with access to high-quality matters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in employment law.
• Experience handling both contentious and non‑contentious matters.
• Ability to manage own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise private and public sector clients on a broad range of employment matters.
• Draft contracts, policies and procedures; support corporate transactions.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims including unfair dismissal and redundancies.

Skills

Employment law

Client relationships

Case management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Employment Solicitor | 3+ PQE | Ipswich | Leading East Anglia Law Firm - A highly regarded, top‑ranked law firm in East Anglia is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its thriving Employment team in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside recognised specialists, advising an impressive client base on a broad range of employment law matters.

Job Details

• Job Title: Employment Solicitor
• PQE: 3+ years PQE
• Location: Ipswich
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and ongoing success, this well‑established Employment team is looking to recruit an experienced Employment Solicitor to support its expanding client base. You will advise a diverse range of private and public sector clients across the full spectrum of employment law, handling both contentious and non‑contentious matters. Your workload will include advising on complex workplace issues, drafting contracts, policies and procedures, supporting corporate transactions, and managing Employment Tribunal claims involving unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, redundancy and other employment disputes.

Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise while contributing to a practice consistently recognised by the leading legal directories.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Employment Solicitors with 3 years' PQE or more who have gained strong employment law experience within a reputable practice.

• Have solid technical knowledge across contentious and non‑contentious employment law.
• Be confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Enjoy building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Demonstrate a commercial approach and an enthusiasm for business development.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

The Firm

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top‑tier regional law firm renowned for its exceptional client service, supportive culture and genuine commitment to work‑life balance.

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• High‑quality, varied work for an impressive client base.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• The chance to join a highly respected, Legal 500 and Chambers‑ranked Employment team.

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