Employment Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor (NQ-3 years PQE) to join its award-winning team in Norwich. The role offers a competitive salary of around £60,000 plus benefits, alongside a dynamic and supportive working environment. Responsibilities include handling employment disputes and supporting senior lawyers while managing your own caseload. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a passion for employment law, and a proactive approach to business development.

Benefits

Competitive salary (circa £60k+)

Enhanced benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years PQE in employment law.
• Experience in handling employment disputes and HR issues.
• Experience in drafting contracts and policies.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse employment matters and disputes.
• Support senior lawyers and manage your own caseload.
• Participate in business development and client networking.

Skills

Contentious and non-contentious matters

Strong communication skills

Proactive and collaborative approach

Education

Strong academics

Job description

Employment Solicitor – NQ-3 Years PQE, Norwich - £Circa £60k plus – Are you an ambitious Employment Solicitor looking to build your career within one of the region’s most highly regarded teams? An award-winning practice, recognised as Tier 1 for employment is seeking an additional Solicitors to join its dynamic and supportive practice in Norwich.

JOB TITLE: Employment Solicitor. PQE: NQ-3 years. LOCATION: Norwich. SALARY: £60,000 plus (DOE).

THE ROLE

You will work on a diverse mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, supporting senior lawyers while also developing autonomy over your own caseload. Your work will span handling employment disputes, tribunal matters, day-to-day HR issues, reviewing and drafting contracts, policies and settlement agreements as well as supporting corporate transactions. In addition to fee earning you will also be expected to be involved in business development and client networking activities.

THE CANDIDATE

We’re keen to hear from Solicitors or Legal Executives with up to 3 years PQE in employment law. You will have experience across both contentious and non-contentious matters and a genuine passion for employment work. Strong academics and proven training/experience within a reputable national or regional firm are sought in the appointed individual. Excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach are also advantageous skills.

THE FIRM

Opportunity to join a Top 50 national law firm known for its modern, flexible and people-centric culture. You can expect: Competitive salary (circa £60k+), enhanced benefits and family-friendly policies, flexible and hybrid working along with a supportive environment that values innovation and encourages progression.

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