Employment Solicitor – 1–4 Years’ PQE – Berkshire

Origin Legal; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded law firm in Thames Valley is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 1 to 4 years’ PQE. The role involves advising on various employment law matters, supporting tribunal claims, and drafting legal documents. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge and thrive in a collaborative environment. This permanent, full-time position offers a clear path for professional development and a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years’ PQE with solid experience in employment law.
• Strong technical knowledge and a commercial approach to problem-solving.
• Confident communicator with a genuine interest in building client relationships.
• Thrives in a busy and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide spectrum of employment law issues.
• Running and supporting tribunal claims from start to finish.
• Involvement in TUPE and large-scale restructuring projects.
• Drafting contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Providing pragmatic, commercial HR advice to clients.
• Supporting business development, marketing, and client training/seminars.

Job description

Overview

Employment Solicitor – 1 to 4 years’ PQE. Location: Thames Valley. Salary: Dependent on experience. Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time. Practice Area: Employment Law. This role is with a highly regarded, Legal 500-recognised firm, offering high-quality employment work and a clear path for progression within a collaborative team.

The team handles a full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including complex tribunal litigation, TUPE, restructuring, senior exits, and day-to-day HR advisory work for UK and international employers.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide spectrum of employment law issues, with a focus on employer-side work
• Running and supporting tribunal claims from start to finish
• Involvement in TUPE and large-scale restructuring projects
• Drafting contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
• Providing pragmatic, commercial HR advice to clients
• Supporting business development, marketing, and client training/seminars

Requirements

• 1–4 years’ PQE with solid experience in employment law
• Strong technical knowledge and a commercial approach to problem-solving
• Confident communicator with a genuine interest in building client relationships
• Thrives in a busy and collaborative environment

This role offers high-quality work, strong support for professional development, and a clear path for progression within a collegiate and forward-thinking team.

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For more details or a confidential chat, contact via Origin Legal or apply through the provided channel. This posting is from a Legal 500-recognised firm in Chelmsford and may include related employment opportunities in Oxford or other locations as part of their national team.

Origin Legal are instructed exclusively by an investment house to recruit their first UK based, In House Counsel.

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