Employment Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Legal is seeking an Employment Solicitor in the North East to manage a varied caseload, advise on disputes, contracts, policies, and settlements, and support team growth.

Reporting to the Department Head, you will mentor junior colleagues, contribute to business development, build client relationships, and represent clients in tribunals and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with employment law experience
• Strong track record handling complex cases
• Excellent communication and commercial awareness
• Detail-focused with a commitment to client service

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of employment matters
• Advise on employment law, contracts, policies, and settlements
• Represent clients in tribunals and negotiations
• Support and develop junior team members
• Build client relationships and drive departmental growth

Skills

Employment law experience

Case management

Client relationship building

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Employment Solicitor

Circa4+ PQE North East

The Role

Reporting to the Department Head, you'll manage a varied employment law caseload, advise clients on a wide range of matters, and support the growth of the team. You'll also mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of employment matters
• Advise on employment law, contracts, policies, and settlements
• Represent clients in tribunals and negotiations
• Support and develop junior team members
• Build client relationships and drive departmental growth

About You

• Qualified solicitor with employment law experience
• Strong track record handling complex cases
• Excellent communication and commercial awareness
• Detail-focused with a commitment to client service