Employment Solicitor

Jobs.co.uk; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown firm in North Yorkshire is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join a busy team. You will handle a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters for a varied client base, with a salary up to £55,000 dependent on experience and PQE (NQ to 3).

The role offers genuine progression and autonomy with expert supervision. The role involves advising on settlement agreements, disciplinary procedures, tribunal claims, redundancy and drafting contracts or policies.

Qualifications

• Applications welcome from NQ to 3 PQE with employment law experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Commercial awareness and ability to build client relationships are required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on settlement agreements, disciplinary procedures, tribunal claims and redundancy.
• Draft contracts or policies and provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• Manage a mixed caseload, work independently with supervision when needed.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Client relationships

Education

PQE: NQ-3

Job description

About The Role

This permanent Employment Solicitor position sits with a well-regarded team in North Yorkshire, offering a salary between £35,000 and £55,000 dependent on experience. The successful candidate, ideally NQ to 3 PQE, will manage both contentious and non-contentious matters for a varied client base. Duties include advising on settlement agreements, disciplinary procedures, tribunal claims, redundancy, and drafting contracts or policies. Strong communication, negotiation, and commercial awareness are essential, alongside the ability to build client relationships. Full or part-time working patterns may be considered. This role suits a solicitor seeking genuine progression within a supportive department, handling quality work with autonomy and expert supervision.

JOB TITLE: Employment Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED:NQ-3

LOCATION: North Yorkshire

SALARY:Up to £55,000 (DOE)

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join an established and busy Employment team, with opportunities available in North and East Yorkshire. You will advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, working with a diverse client base and providing practical, commercially focused advice tailored to each client's needs. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work from an early stage, build trusted client relationships and work closely with experienced colleagues across the firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor looking to strengthen their technical expertise and gain valuable experience within a collaborative team.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from newly qualified Solicitors through to those with 3 years' PQE and experience in employment law. You will have strong communication and organisational skills, a commercially aware approach and a commitment to delivering excellent client service. The ability to manage your own caseload, build effective client relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues is essential. You will be proactive, approachable and enthusiastic about developing your career, with a willingness to contribute to the continued success of the team.

The Firm

This opportunity is with a well established law firm with a strong presence across the Yorkshire market. The firm has a highly regarded employment team and offers a supportive environment where Solicitors can work alongside experienced specialists, develop their expertise and build their careers. A competitive salary is available depending on experience, alongside the opportunity for professional development and career progression within an established team.

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