Employment Solicitor

TSR-Legal; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Thames Valley law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 1-4 years PQE to join its collaborative team in Reading. You will advise clients on contentious and non-contentious matters and play a significant role in the firm's growth. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working model

Access to complex legal matters

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE in employment law required.
• Experience advising employers across various sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on employment matters and representing them at tribunals.
• Drafting contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Supporting corporate transactions with employment advice.

Skills

Knowledge of UK employment legislation

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Employment Solicitor
Location: Reading
Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (initial on-site expectation)

About the Role

A new opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor with 1-4 years’ PQE to join a leading Thames Valley law firm renowned for its commercial edge and progressive culture.

About the Firm
This dynamic full-service firm has earned a strong reputation for its innovative and pragmatic approach to legal services. With multiple rankings in Legal 500 and Chambers, the employment team is particularly well-regarded for advising employers – from SMEs to household names – across a range of sectors including tech, education, and healthcare. The team is collegiate, ambitious, and consistently praised for its client-focused service and collaborative working environment.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your caseload and play a key role in the team’s continued growth and success. The role will involve:

• Advising employer clients on a full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings.
• Supporting corporate transactions through due diligence and employment advice.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting the team’s business development initiatives and thought leadership.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor with 1-4 years’ PQE in employment law.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Have experience advising employers across a range of sectors.
• Show excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be commercially aware and confident in dealing directly with clients.
• Thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working model with flexible working arrangements.
• A supportive and well-structured team environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Access to high-quality, complex employment law matters and client work.

For a confidential discussion on this role, please contact James at TSR Legal directly on 02920 388100 or [e-mail] in complete confidence.