Employment Solicitor

SaccoMann; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to manage a mix of non-contentious and contentious employment matters. This role offers the chance to work closely with partners, drive business development, and maintain client relationships. The firm provides competitive salary, hybrid working, health insurance, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Employment Law.

Responsibilities

• Managing caseload of non-contentious and contentious employment matters.
• Drafting contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Maintaining important client relationships.
• Participating in marketing and business development.

Skills

Excellent client care skills

Strong communication skills

Business development involvement

Ability to maintain client relationships

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Sacco Mann is representing a fantastic law firm who is looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor for their Newcastle upon Tyne offices. This is a progressive and award-winning firm who are looking for someone with a proven track record in employment work who can provide an exceptional service to their client base. Fantastic opportunity to really grow with the firm.

The Role

Joining the employment department, you will be working on non-contentious and contentious employment matters. Non-contentious matters include preparing and drafting new contracts and policies, providing corporate support to clients, and advising on a range of employment and HR matters.

You will work closely with the Partner and other Associates on contentious matters where you will be representing both respondents and claimants, dealing with settlement agreements, tribunals, unfair dismissals, discrimination claims and offering general corporate support.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of non-contentious and contentious employment matters
• Drafting contracts, policies, settlement agreements
• Maintain important client relationships
• Cross selling services
• Taking part in the firm’s marketing and business development

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years Employment Law experience
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Desire to get involved with business development
• Ability to build and maintain important client relationships

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Health Insurance / Private Medical Cover
• Further career development opportunities
• Enhances maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Retail discounts

If you are interested in this Employment Solicitor role in Newcastle then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you have a CV to hand, please submit this for review. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.