Employment Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

Office perks: drinks fridge

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Nottingham seeks an experienced Employment Solicitor or Senior Associate to join a boutique dedicated to employment law, delivering practical, solutions-focused advice for high-profile clients across retail, health and social care, and hospitality.

You will handle respondent-side matters, support employment tribunal claims, and help grow the team. Hybrid working: one day in the office; fully remote considered. Parking and office perks provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor – Solicitor or Senior Associate level.
• Experience in employment law, particularly on the respondent side.
• Strong client-focused approach.
• Hybrid working with one in-office day per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide straight-talking, proactive employment law advice to assigned clients.
• Manage respondent-side matters and maintain client relationships.
• Assist lead lawyers in handling employment tribunal claims.
• Identify opportunities to deliver the best advice and contribute to targets.
• Keep the team updated on developments in employment law.

Skills

Employment law

Respondent-side work

Client relationships

Tribunal support

Job description

A specialist Employment Law boutique is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or Senior Associate to join their Nottingham office. This is a unique opportunity to work in a firm entirely dedicated to employment law, delivering practical, solutions-focused advice for high-profile clients across retail, health and social care, and hospitality.

You will be joining a team of around 30 legal advisors, handling respondent-focused work, which makes up 95% of the caseload. The team acts for national and global brands, often competing with top London firms and leading regional practices. Senior Associates will have the opportunity to manage complex matters, support employment tribunal claims, and contribute to the growth and development of the team.

• Provide straight-talking, proactive, and solutions-focused employment law advice to assigned clients
• Manage respondent-side employment matters and maintain strong client relationships
• Assist lead lawyers in handling employment tribunal claims
• Identify and convert opportunities to deliver the best advice, contributing to team targets
• Take ownership of delivering exceptional outcomes for clients
• Keep the team updated on developments in employment law
• Qualified Solicitor – Solicitor or Senior Associate level
• Experience in employment law, particularly on the respondent side
• Strong technical ability and practical, client-focused approach
• Proactive, straight-talking, collaborative, and personable
• Resilient, adaptable, and motivated to deliver high-quality advice
• Hybrid working: standard one day a week in the office, senior consultants once a fortnight, fully remote considered
• Paid parking for office days and office perks including a drinks fridge
• Strong work-life balance in an output-focused culture; some teams have no financial targets
• Supportive, relaxed environment with retained client base and collaborative team culture
• Professional development and career support

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a dedicated Employment Law boutique, focusing solely on employment matters, working with high-profile clients, and enjoying genuine career progression in a supportive, output-driven culture.