Employment Solicitor

Pertemps Kettering; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the East of England is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive. This role offers the chance to manage a varied caseload with hybrid working options. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of PQE in Employment Law and a strong focus on client service. The firm promotes a collaborative culture, providing structured career development and multiple benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Enhanced pension schemes

Multiple bonus schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Drive to Work scheme

Regular social events

Structured career development

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in Employment Law.
• Confident in managing a varied caseload independently.
• Strong commercial acumen and client service focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload in employment law matters.
• Advise employers and employees on various employment issues.
• Handle employment tribunal litigation.

Skills

5+ years PQE in Employment Law

Independently manage caseload

Strong client service focus

Business development

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Employment Solicitor - Join a Leading Law Firm in the East of England. Location: East of England (Hybrid options available). Department: Dispute Resolution. Experience Level: 5+ Years PQE. Salary: Competitive, based on experience. Job Type: Full-time or Part-time. We are working with a well-established and highly respected law firm in the East of England, known for its collaborative team culture, client-first approach, and broad range of legal services. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor (or Legal Executive) to take the next step in their career with flexibility, high-quality work, and genuine progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, advising both employers and employees on:
• Redundancy and unfair dismissal
• Employment tribunal litigation
• Discrimination and parental rights
• Employment contracts and HR policies
• Settlement agreements
• Tribunal claims

What We're Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5+ years PQE in Employment Law.
• Confident handling your own caseload independently.
• Commercially astute with a strong focus on client service.
• Comfortable with business development and contributing to the growth of the Employment and Dispute Resolution offering.
• A team player who enjoys being part of a firm that celebrates success and supports its people.

Whats on Offer

• 25 days holiday + ex gratia days + bank holidays
• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Access to PHI & enhanced pension schemes
• Multiple bonus schemes
• Cycle to Work & Drive to Work schemes
• Regular social events & a friendly working culture
• Structured career development & internal support

Location

Based in the East of England, with hybrid working available to support your preferred work style and work/life balance.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a passionate Employment Solicitor looking to join a progressive, people-first firm, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.