Employment Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Legal 200 law firm in St Albans is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its respected team. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment. Candidates with a strong understanding of employment law are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Regular training and professional development opportunities

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and case law.
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Ability to advise on a variety of employment law issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment law issues like unfair dismissal and discrimination.
• Manage tribunal claims from pre-litigation to representation.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts and staff handbooks.

Skills

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE)

Job description

Location: St Albans
Salary: Up to £65,000 (Dependent on Experience)

A prestigious Legal 200 law firm in St Albans is seeking a skilled Employment Solicitor to join its highly regarded team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in employment law to advance their career within a firm known for its commitment to excellence, client service, and professional development.

The Role As an Employment Solicitor, you will work closely with a diverse client base, advising both employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters. The caseload will involve a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, including tribunal claims, contract drafting, and corporate advisory support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on various employment law issues, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, redundancy, restrictive covenants, and whistleblowing
• Managing employment tribunal claims from pre-litigation advice through to representation at hearings
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts, staff handbooks, and settlement agreements
• Providing corporate support on employment matters arising from mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring
• Handling day-to-day HR and employee relations matters for employer clients
• Conducting training and seminars for clients on employment law developments
• Engaging in business development and networking to contribute to the firm’s growth

Candidate Requirements

• 2+ years' PQE in employment law (guideline only – candidates outside this range are encouraged to apply)
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and case law
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive and commercially minded approach to advising clients
• Experience working in a reputable law firm or employment law team

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary of up to £65,000, dependent on experience
• Genuine career progression within a leading Legal 200 firm
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working options available
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and bonus schemes
• Regular training and professional development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected law firm that values its employees and offers a strong platform for career growth in employment law.
Interested? Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role