Employment Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in Milton Keynes is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE. The role involves managing your own caseload and working on diverse employment law matters in a forward-thinking team. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working, private medical health, and various employee schemes.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Private Medical Health

Car Share Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Public Transport Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Perkbox / Benefits Hub

Legal Service Discount

Dress for Your Day

Salary Savings Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Non-Contractual Leave

Qualifications

• Must have experience gained at a city firm or a reputable medium to large firm.
• Ability to manage own caseload with support.
• Knowledge across both claimant and respondent employment work.

Responsibilities

• Advise on HR and employment law matters.
• Draft employment contracts, policies, and handbooks.
• Manage Settlement Agreements and redundancy processes.
• Provide support on corporate transactions.
• Assist with client training and marketing initiatives.

Skills

2–5 years of PQE

Experience in HR and employment law

Drafting contracts and policies

Experience in Employment Tribunal claims

Business development skills

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

The Firm offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

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

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