Employment Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Sleaford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Sleaford is seeking a proactive Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their growing team. This client-facing role involves advising on various employment matters, preparing Tribunal cases, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates will have experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law, with strong communication and networking skills. Exceptional benefits are offered to support professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlements

Income protection

Life assurance

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Confidence in handling Employment Tribunal cases.
• Proactive attitude toward business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers and employees on employment law issues.
• Prepare Employment Tribunal cases and draft company policies.
• Attend local networking events to enhance client relationships.

Skills

Research skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving approach

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Employment Solicitor / Legal Executive – Sleaford

We are seeking a confident and proactive Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a growing Employment team. The role offers flexibility on office location and is ideal for someone looking to build a thriving caseload with autonomy and excellent progression opportunities.

The Role

You will work across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:

• Advising employers and employees on unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, restructuring, redundancies, settlement agreements and contractual issues.
• Preparing Employment Tribunal cases, ideally including your own advocacy.
• Drafting company policies and procedures.
• Delivering seminars and contributing to marketing efforts.
• Attending local networking events to build a strong client base.
• Writing articles and contributing to social media to raise the profile of the firm and the Employment team.

This is a client-facing, business development-focused role, perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships and growing a practice.

About You

You are a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a genuine passion for Employment Law. You bring:

• Strong research, drafting and negotiation skills.
• A commercially-minded approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Confidence in handling Employment Tribunal cases.
• A proactive attitude toward business development and networking.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or seeking a role with more autonomy and growth potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of exceptional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional development:

• Generous holiday entitlements
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Apply today to become part of a dynamic and supportive team where your contributions will be valued and your career will thrive.