Employment Solicitor

SaccoMann; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours considered

Close-knit team environment

Autonomy in workload

Job summary

SaccoMann is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE to join their Staffordshire team. The role covers both contentious and non-contentious work for employer and employee clients, with opportunity to run your own matters and develop client relationships in a supportive, close-knit firm.

Part-time hours are considered, offering flexibility alongside a varied caseload and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Employment Law.
• Experience advising both employer and employee clients.
• Confident handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Able to manage own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, commercially aware and keen to contribute to the practice.

Responsibilities

• Advising both employers and employees on a broad range of employment matters.
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal and discrimination disputes.
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance and performance management issues.
• Supporting clients with redundancies, restructures and TUPE matters.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and settlement agreements.
• Providing day-to-day employment law advice and guidance.
• Managing your own caseload from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Supporting clients with negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with a varied client base.
• Contributing to the continued development of the firm's employment offering.

Skills

Employment Law

Client communication

Drafting & Negotiation

Caseload management

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE to join a small, well-established law firm in Staffordshire.

The role offers a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work, advising both employer and employee clients. You’ll have the opportunity to manage your own matters, build lasting client relationships and play an important role within a close-knit team.

The firm is open to considering part-time hours, making this an attractive opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for a degree of flexibility alongside interesting and varied work.

The Work will include:

• Advising both employers and employees on a broad range of employment matters.
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal and discrimination disputes.
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance and performance management issues.
• Supporting clients with redundancies, restructures and TUPE matters.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and settlement agreements.
• Providing day-to-day employment law advice and guidance.
• Managing your own caseload from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Supporting clients with negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with a varied client base.
• Contributing to the continued development of the firm's employment offering.

About You

We’re looking for a solicitor who:

• Has 5+ years’ PQE in Employment Law.
• Has experience advising both employer and employee clients.
• Is confident handling a mixture of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Has strong technical, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Can manage their own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Has excellent communication and client care skills.
• Takes a practical and approachable approach to client advice.
• Is organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Enjoys building relationships and contributing to a small team.
• Is proactive, commercially aware and keen to play an active role in the practice.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to join a friendly and established Staffordshire law firm.
• A varied caseload covering both employer and employee work.
• Genuine autonomy and direct client responsibility.
• A close-knit working environment where your contribution will be valued.
• Flexibility around working arrangements, with part-time hours considered.
• The opportunity to develop and grow the firm's employment practice.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Nicholas Fear on 0161 672 3112 or [e-mail]