Employment Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is assisting a North East law firm recognised by Legal 500 to recruit an Employment Solicitor or Senior Associate. You will handle a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters within a busy team led by two Partners, with a focus on high-quality work and autonomy.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days at home), a Newcastle or Teesside office location, excellent development prospects, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experienced Employment Solicitor with 4+ years PQE or senior associate level.
• Strong technical background in contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Ambitious and capable of taking greater responsibility within a respected regional practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Collaborate with an established team of lawyers and partners.
• Contribute to ongoing high-quality employment work and client service.

Skills

Employment law

Client advisory

Legal research

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

A highly regarded, Legal 500 recognised North East law firm is looking to strengthen its established Employment department with the appointment of an Employment Solicitor or Senior Associate.

This is a genuine growth opportunity within a busy and successful department, offering high-quality employment work, excellent autonomy and the opportunity to join a collaborative team led by two experienced Employment Partners.

The firm offers an excellent working environment, with a genuine emphasis on flexibility, employee wellbeing and long-term career development.

The Role:

You will handle a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, working alongside an established team of lawyers and benefiting from a strong existing workload.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 DOE
• Hybrid working – typically 3 days office / 2 days home following an initial settling-in period
• Flexible working arrangements
• Newcastle or Teesside office location
• High-quality, varied employment law work
• Excellent autonomy and responsibility
• Established and supportive team led by two experienced Partners
• Competitive benefits package exceeding statutory minimums in several areas

About you:

You will be an experienced Employment Solicitor with ideally 4+ years' PQE, however please still apply if you fall below this criteria as their is also need for someone junior in the team.

Will have a strong technical background and experience handling contentious and/or non-contentious employment matters.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious lawyer seeking greater responsibility, a varied caseload and the opportunity to establish themselves within a highly respected regional practice.