Employment Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional发展

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited in Oxfordshire is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) to join its Employment and Commercial team. The role covers a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with exposure to contracts and business advisory work.

The firm offers flexible hybrid working, a supportive environment, and a clear pathway for career progression with high-quality client work from SMEs, owner-managed businesses, charities and commercial organisations.

Qualifications

• Excellent drafting, negotiation and client management abilities.
• Commercially minded with a solutions-focused approach.
• Interest in developing expertise in commercial contracts and business advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters
• Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, service agreements and staff handbooks
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance, performance management, dismissal and redundancy processes
• Preparing and negotiating settlement agreements
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims and dispute resolution
• Supporting corporate transactions with employment law due diligence and TUPE advice
• Drafting and advising on commercial contracts, terms and conditions, supplier agreements and business contracts
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through practical and commercially focused advice

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Client management

Education

Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Employment Solicitor

Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A highly regarded and expanding regional law firm is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor (NQ-3 Years PQE) to join its established Employment and Commercial team in Oxfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly Qualified Solicitor or Junior Employment Lawyer looking to develop expertise across both contentious and non-contentious employment law, while also gaining valuable exposure to commercial contracts and business advisory work.

The firm offers a genuinely supportive environment, quality client work, flexible hybrid working arrangements and a clear pathway for career progression.

The Opportunity

You will manage a varied caseload of employment matters for a diverse client base including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, charities and commercial organisations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters
• Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, consultancy agreements, service agreements and staff handbooks
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance, performance management, dismissal and redundancy processes
• Preparing and negotiating settlement agreements
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims and dispute resolution
• Supporting corporate transactions with employment law due diligence and TUPE advice
• Drafting and advising on commercial contracts, terms and conditions, supplier agreements and business contracts
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through practical and commercially focused advice

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales
• Between NQ and 3 years' PQE in Employment Law
• Experience gained through a training seat or post-qualification employment law role
• Strong drafting, negotiation and client management skills
• A commercial and solutions-focused approach to legal advice
• An interest in developing expertise in commercial contracts and business advisory work
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £60,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• High-quality work and direct client exposure
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Modern technology and efficient case management systems

Why Join?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected Oxfordshire law firm with an excellent reputation for client service and employee development. You will gain exposure to a broad range of employment and commercial matters while working closely with experienced Senior Lawyers who are committed to mentoring and career growth.

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