Employment Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-office legal practice in Telford seeks an experienced Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to manage a varied caseload with a focus on Employment Tribunal defence. The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years PQE and a strong background in employment law, offering great support in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and significant annual leave are provided, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 34 days' annual leave

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years PQE as an Employment Solicitor or equivalent Legal Executive experience.
• Proven experience managing a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload.
• Strong IT capability, including proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Managing a mixed Employment Tribunal caseload.
• Providing day-to-day employment law and HR advice to clients.
• Drafting employment documentation, policies and contracts.

Skills

Managing a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload

Advising employers on HR and employment law issues

Excellent written communication

Organizational skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Excellent client-care skills

Education

3-5+ years PQE as an Employment Solicitor

Equivalent Legal Executive experience

Job description

Employment Solicitor/Legal Executive – 3-5 Years' PQE+

A well-established multi-office legal practice is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its expanding team of ten within the Employment Department, based in Telford. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Employment Law Specialist to progress their career within a supportive and dynamic environment.

About the Role:

You will handle a varied contentious caseload, with a strong emphasis on Employment Tribunal defence work for Respondents. Approximately 25-30% of the role will involve managing Tribunal matters, while the remainder will focus on providing commercial employment law and HR advice to a portfolio of retained employer clients.

This position is part of a department that supports a nationwide HR and employment advisory service, offering practical, solution-focused guidance, bespoke documentation and on-site support when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a mixed Employment Tribunal caseload (primarily Respondent defence)
• Providing day-to-day employment law and HR advice to a portfolio of 20-25 retained employer clients, including independent schools, care homes and GP practices
• Drafting and reviewing employment documentation, policies and contracts
• Supporting clients with disciplinaries, grievances, investigations and employee relations matters
• Attending client premises when required and co-chairing hearings
• Delivering HR and employment law training sessions to managers and leadership teams
• Contributing to the development of the contentious employment practice

Candidate Requirements:

• 3-5+ years PQE as an Employment Solicitor or equivalent Legal Executive experience
• Proven experience managing a diverse Employment Tribunal caseload
• Strong background advising employers on HR and employment law issues
• Excellent written communication, organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong IT capability, including proficiency with MS Office; case management system experience is helpful but not essential
• A proactive, commercial mindset with excellent client-care skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (travel to client sites required)
• Experience in professional sectors or delivering HR training is welcome but not essential

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Up to 34 days' annual leave, including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• On-site parking
• Excellent career progression opportunities, including scope to help shape the contentious employment division

Apply:

To apply for this Employment Solicitor role, please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal or apply online.