Employment Solicitor

SE-Solicitors; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Discretionary bonus

Opportunity for progression

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Job summary

SE-Solicitors, based in Oxford, seeks an Employment Solicitor with 2-4 years PQE to join the Employment Department. You will handle a wide range of complex Employment Law matters for corporate clients, including unfair dismissal, disciplinary issues, grievances, whistleblowing, and discrimination.

You will also draft documents, advise on settlements, and contribute to business development. The firm is recognised for its people-first approach, equal opportunity commitments, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• 2-4 PQE.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn, have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in Employment Law.
• Experience of employment tribunal advocacy.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Ability to multi-task, work to strict deadlines and targets.
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Employment law advice to a wide range of corporate clients, including unfair dismissal, disciplinary, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination, detriment claims and equal pay.
• Advice on settlement agreements an individual rights.
• Draft and prepare documents, tribunal responses, bundles, witness statements and reports.
• Draft articles and legal updates.
• Assist with business development initiatives including training and networking.
• Develop strong internal, client, and referrer relationships.
• Work in accordance with client and internal SLAs.
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.

Skills

2-4 PQE

Employment Law experience

Tribunal advocacy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Strong technical knowledge

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Flexible approach

Job description

Location

Oxford

Category

Employment

Job Type

Full time

We are seeking a 2-4yr PQE Employment Solicitor to join our legal team in Oxford. This role is ideal for a dynamic and commercially minded Employment Solicitor who will join our Employment Department. The successful candidate will have proven experience of dealing with a wide range of complex Employment Law matters.

SE-Solicitors is consistently recognised as a high-ranking law firm in the Legal 500. We are a firm who put people first in everything we do, meaning we are focussed on not only our clients but the development and success of all our staff. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we comply with the equality laws, whilst promoting a healthy and harmonious working environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Employment law advice to a wide range of corporate clients, including unfair dismissal, disciplinary, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination, detriment claims and equal pay.
• Advice on settlement agreements an individual rights.
• Draft and prepare documents, tribunal responses, bundles, witness statements and reports.
• Draft articles and legal updates.
• Assist with business development initiatives including training and networking.
• Develop strong internal, client, and referrer relationships.
• Work in accordance with client and internal SLAs.
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.

Skills & Qualifications

• 2-4 PQE.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn, have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in Employment Law.
• Experience of employment tribunal advocacy.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Ability to multi-task, work to strict deadlines and targets.
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach.
• Excellent time management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, discretionary bonus, benefits.
• A role with genuine scope for progression.
• The opportunity to support the business from day one and contribute to an environment that values inclusivity, innovation, and its collaborative culture.