Employment Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Employment Solicitor to join its dynamic Employment Law team in Southampton. This role involves managing a diverse caseload that includes complex employment matters such as redundancies, TUPE, and discrimination cases. You'll provide expert HR support to a variety of clients, from innovative SMEs to large corporations. The firm prides itself on a supportive culture that fosters career progression and work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for ambitious legal professionals looking to thrive in their careers. Join a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact in the field of Employment Law.

Benefits

Above-market salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE in Employment Law with strong expertise.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advise on redundancies, settlement agreements, and employment tribunals.

Skills

Employment Law

Client Relationship Management

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE)

Job description

Join a rapidly growing and dynamic Employment Law team in Southampton as a skilled Employment Solicitor. You'll handle a diverse and exciting caseload, including complex matters like redundancies, settlement agreements, TUPE, tribunals, dismissals, and discrimination cases. In this role, you'll also provide expert external HR support to a range of clients, from innovative SMEs to large national corporations, with a strong focus on corporate advisory. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a thriving, forward-thinking firm.

About the Firm:
This leading firm, ranked in the Legal 500, employs over 100 staff across the South East and has experienced significant growth due to a surge in work and the recruitment of top-tier lawyers. With over 50 years of heritage, the firm is committed to providing the best infrastructure, technology, and marketing support to ensure its team can work efficiently. The culture is entrepreneurial, progressive, and friendly, with a strong focus on work-life balance and exceptional staff retention.

The Role:
The firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its highly successful and growing Employment Law department, based in the heart of Southampton. This department deals with a wide variety of work, including both claimant and respondent cases, and offers an increasing focus on corporate advisory.

As a key member of the team, your responsibilities will include:

• Handling a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Advising on redundancies, settlement agreements, grievances, TUPE, employment tribunals, dismissals, and discrimination cases
• Acting as an external HR function for a diverse range of companies, from SMEs to large national corporations

The Ideal Candidate:

• At least 2 years PQE in Employment Law (candidates with more experience are encouraged to apply)
• Strong expertise in the areas listed above
• Good technical knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• A desire for career progression and growth within a top-tier firm

Salary & Benefits:

• Above-market salary, negotiable based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package

Why Join This Firm?

• Career progression in a growing, dynamic practice
• Work with a friendly, supportive, and professional team
• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to work on high-quality, varied work for a wide range of clients

Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact us for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity!