Employment Solicitor

G2legal; Shirley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options

Healthcare support (optical, dental, counseling)

25 days' annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible holiday purchase and sale scheme

Job summary

G2legal is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor located in Shirley, England, to join its growing Employment team. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare support and generous annual leave.

The ideal candidate will possess 5-6 years' PQE in employment law and demonstrate strong technical expertise across both contentious and non-contentious matters. Responsibilities include advising clients, managing Tribunal claims, and contributing to business development activities.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years' post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Proactive and commercially aware approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on employment law matters.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims from instruction to resolution.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts and policies.
• Support corporate transactions with employment law advice.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in employment matters

Excellent drafting skills

Problem-solving skills

Client care abilities

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (5–6 years’ PQE) to join its growing Employment team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer looking to work on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for a diverse client base, including both businesses and private individuals.

What's on Offer?

• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options
  • Healthcare support covering areas such as optical, dental and counselling services
  • 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays
  • Flexible holiday purchase and sale scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Advising employers on a wide range of employment law matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management, redundancies, TUPE and organisational restructures
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to resolution
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, policies, settlement agreements and related documentation
• Supporting corporate transactions through employment law advice and due diligence
• Providing commercially focused, strategic advice tailored to clients' objectives
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development activities, including networking, client training and seminars

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 5–6 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law and will possess:

• Strong technical expertise across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Experience managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong client care and relationship management abilities
• A proactive and commercially aware approach
• The ability to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor seeking a long-term career move within a respected and growing legal practice.