Employment Solicitor

SaccoMann; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SaccoMann in Newcastle is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join a well-established practice. You’ll handle a varied caseload, gaining exposure to both day‑to‑day advisory work and Employment Tribunal matters with real autonomy from the outset.

This role focuses on building client relationships, contributing to business development, and progressing your Employment Law career within a supportive team that values long‑term development and high‑quality work.

Qualifications

• Qualified Employment solicitor with 2-5 years PQE.
• Experience handling both advisory and Employment Tribunal work.
• Capable of managing a caseload with limited supervision and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious respondent employment work.
• Advise clients on day-to-day HR and employee relations issues.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims and develop client relationships.

Skills

Employment law experience

Advisory & Tribunal exposure

Caseload management

Commercial & client focus

Relationship building

Job description

Looking for a genuinely varied Employment role, quality work in a national team where you can build your employment law career in Newcastle?

A well-established Newcastle Employment team is looking for an ambitious solicitor to join its growing practice. You’ll work with a broad range of clients, including NHS trusts, education providers, schools, larger businesses and SMEs, gaining exposure to both day-to-day advisory work and more complex contentious matters.

This is a role with real autonomy from the outset. You’ll manage your own caseload, build client relationships and be supported to develop your network and progress your career.

What you’ll be doing

• Handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious respondent employment work
• Advising clients on day-to-day HR and employee relations issues
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims
• Developing client relationships and contributing to business development activity
• Working alongside a supportive, experienced Employment team

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a qualified Employment Solicitor with around 2 - 5 years’ PQE, ideally with:

• Strong respondent-side Employment experience
• Exposure to both advisory and Employment Tribunal work
• The confidence to manage a caseload with limited supervision
• A practical, commercial and client-focused approach
• An interest in building relationships

Applications are welcomed from lawyers in regional, national and boutique practices

Exceptional two-PQE candidates with strong prior pre-qualification experience are also encouraged to apply.

If you want high-quality work, responsibility and a clear route to progress within a respected and well established team with lots of longevity amongst their employees, this could be an excellent next move.

*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role