Employment Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE. You will take ownership of your own caseload and work on a diverse range of employment law matters. This role offers hybrid working, private medical health, and various employee benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience from a city firm or reputable provincial practice.

Benefits

Private Medical Health

Car Share Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Public Transport Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Legal Service Discount

Dress for Your Day

Salary Savings Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Non-Contractual Leave

Qualifications

• Ambitious Employment Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE.
• Ideally experience at a city firm or reputable medium to large practice.

Responsibilities

• Advising on day-to-day HR and employment law matters.
• Drafting employment contracts, policies, and staff handbooks.
• Managing and advising on Settlement Agreements and redundancy processes.
• Providing employment law support on corporate transactions.
• Assisting with business development and client training.

Skills

Advising on HR matters

Drafting employment contracts

Managing Settlement Agreements

Employment Tribunal claims

Business development

Claimant and respondent work

Education

2-5 years' PQE

Job description

Our client is looking for an ambitious Employment Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE, ideally with experience gained at a city firm or a reputable medium to large provincial practice. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of your own caseload (with support where needed) and work on a broad range of employment law matters within a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

About The Firm

The Firm is a leading Top 200 Private Practice with outstanding reviews on both Review Solicitors and Glassdoor. Renowned for its strong credentials and accreditations — including Certified B Corporation status, Lexcel accreditation, the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), Cyber Essentials Plus, and recognition in the Legal 500 — the firm serves a diverse client base and delivers top-tier legal services. You will work alongside highly regarded solicitors, gain exposure to a wide range of legal matters, and be part of a client-focused firm dedicated to providing clear, effective solutions.

What will be expected of you

• Advising on day-to-day HR and employment law matters
• Drafting employment contracts, policies, and staff handbooks
• Managing and advising on Settlement Agreements, redundancy processes, and Employment Tribunal claims
• Providing employment law support on corporate transactions (including TUPE and due diligence)
• Assisting with business development, client training, and marketing initiatives
• Experience across both claimant and respondent employment work

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Private Medical Health
• Car Share Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Public Transport Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Perkbox / Benefits Hub
• Legal Service Discount
• Dress for Your Day
• Salary Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Non-Contractual Leave