Employment Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Northampton law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor for a hybrid role. You will manage a diverse caseload, advising both employers and employees on various employment matters. The position offers competitive salary and great opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment. Ideal for those ranging from newly qualified to Senior Associate levels.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Mentoring opportunities

Clear career progression path

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Legal Executive (NQ–Senior Associate level) with employment law experience.
• Strong communicator with excellent client care skills.
• Confident in managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advise on settlement agreements, redundancy exercises and restructuring projects.
• Draft and amend employment contracts and policies.
• Provide strategic advice on Boardroom and senior management disputes.
• Support corporate transactions and represent clients at employment tribunals.

Skills

Employment law experience

Client care skills

Business development

Caseload management

Job description

Employment Solicitor – Northampton (Hybrid)
Salary: £45,000 – £75,000 DOE (NQ–Senior Associate level)

A leading Northampton law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its growing team. This role offers excellent quality work, hybrid working and a clear pathway for career progression.

We are open to applications from solicitors at all levels – from NQ to Senior Associate – with the quality of your experience valued just as much as your PQE. Whether you’re newly qualified or a seasoned lawyer, this is a role where your voice will be heard, your career supported and your expertise valued.

The Role
You’ll handle a varied caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, acting for a diverse mix of employer clients (SMEs, OMBs, listed companies) and employees. Work includes:

• Advising on settlement agreements, redundancy exercises and restructuring projects
• Drafting and amending employment contracts and policies
• Providing strategic advice on Boardroom and senior management disputes
• Supporting corporate transactions (TUPE, due diligence, employment risk management)
• Representing clients at employment tribunals
• Advising on operational HR queries, data protection compliance and Modern Slavery Act issues

You will also work closely with other departments (Corporate & Commercial, Litigation, Property) on cross-team projects.

About You

• Solicitor or Legal Executive (NQ–Senior Associate level) with employment law experience
• Confident in managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Strong communicator with excellent client care skills
• Business development experience is advantageous
• In-house experience will be considered if relevant

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary: £45k (NQ) to £75k (Senior Associate) DOE
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive team environment with mentoring opportunities
• High-quality, varied employment work across a broad client base
• Excellent benefits and a clear career progression path

Interested in learning more?
Reach out for a confidential discussion or apply now.

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