Employment Solicitor (1-3 PQE) – Nottingham – £45,000 to £70,000

QED Legal; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Nottingham is seeking an Employment Associate (1-3 PQE) to join their nationally recognized Employment Team. The successful candidate will work on a variety of employment matters and will benefit from a supportive and inclusive workplace culture with hybrid working options, excellent career progression, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Life assurance

Private health insurance

Career progression opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Must have 1-3 years post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases efficiently and meet client expectations.
• Committed to continuous personal development.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of employment matters including unfair dismissal and discrimination.
• Collaborate in a client-focused environment.
• Participate in secondments with longstanding clients.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Education

1-3 PQE with relevant employment law experience

Tools

Microsoft Office packages

Case management tools

Job description

Employment Associate (1-3 PQE) – Nottingham – £45,000 to £70,000

The Firm

My client is a leading full-service law firm with a strong presence across the UK and a significant commitment to the East Midlands. Their Nottingham office is centrally located and recognised locally for its excellence, with a track record of growth and high-quality client service. My client prides itself on a people‑first culture, valuing integrity, collaboration, and mutual respect. They have received multiple accolades for their inclusive and diverse approach, including awards for diversity and wellbeing, and actively support professional development and career progression.

The Role

• Join a nationally recognised Employment Team, ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners and recognised as a Leader in the Field by Chambers and The Legal 500.
• Work on a wide variety of employment matters, including disciplinary and grievance cases, unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructures, and strategic advice to senior management and boards.
• Participate in secondments with longstanding clients, providing hands‑on experience and internal HR training opportunities.
• Collaborate in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment with a corporate‑level service delivered with a personal touch.
• Take a holistic approach to client work, contributing to both advisory and strategic projects.

You

• 1‑3 PQE with relevant employment law experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of clients’ industries and business needs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases efficiently, meet client expectations, and maintain high‑quality service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a self‑starter who works well in a team.
• Confident with IT systems, case management tools, and Microsoft Office packages.
• Committed to continuous personal development and embodying a culture of integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements to support flexibility.
• Life assurance and private health insurance.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Supportive, inclusive, and award‑winning workplace culture.
• Opportunities to work within a high‑performing, nationally recognised Employment Team.

If this seems like the right opportunity for you then apply online! Or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today.