Employment Solicitor

IDEX Consulting; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consulting firm is seeking an Employment Associate Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join its highly regarded team in Leicester. This hybrid role offers flexibility, exposure to major national businesses, and opportunities for in-house secondment. The ideal candidate must be a UK-qualified solicitor with strong skills in employment law and client engagement. Benefits include a competitive salary and two bonus schemes.

Benefits

Opportunities for in-house secondment

Flexible working arrangement

Competitive salary

Two bonus schemes

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE with experience in employment law.
• Ability to handle various employment matters.
• Experience in an engaging HR and training delivery role.

Responsibilities

• Advise on disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Handle unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.
• Provide strategic advisory to leadership.

Skills

Technical knowledge in employment law

Client-handling skills

Confidence in delivering HR training

Business development engagement

Education

UK qualified Solicitor

Job description

Are you a passionate Employment Solicitor looking to work with a top-tier Legal 500 & Chambers-ranked team? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking employment practice that supports FTSE companies, major national businesses, and dynamic SMEs.

We're recruiting for an Employment Associate Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join a nationally recognized team known for its commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation. You'll also benefit from a unique secondment opportunity with a long-standing client, providing valuable in-house exposure.

You will advise on a full spectrum of employment matters including:

• Disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Unfair dismissal and discrimination claims
• TUPE and redundancy processes
• Whistleblowing and restructures
• Strategic advisory work for senior leadership
• Internal training on employment and HR issues

This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility and the chance to work from any of the Midlands offices, including Leicester, Nottingham, or Birmingham.

The ideal candidate will be:

• UK-qualified Solicitor
• 1-3 years PQE with experience in employment law
• Strong technical knowledge and client-handling skills
• Confidence in delivering HR and legal training
• Engaging in business development and client relationship-building

What's on offer? You'll be working with a Chambers Band 1-ranked team, with opportunities for in-house secondment, flexible and hybrid working, a competitive salary, and two bonus schemes.

Interested? Contact Emma Delli-Bovi for more information.

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