Employment Solicitor – 1–4 Years’ PQE – Berkshire

2025; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in the Thames Valley seeks an Employment Solicitor with 1-4 years PQE to enhance its Tier 1-ranked Employment team. The role involves a range of employment law matters, from tribunal litigation to HR advisory work. This opportunity provides professional development support and growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in employment law.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Thrives in a busy, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment law issues, focusing on employer-side work.
• Running tribunal claims from start to finish.
• Drafting contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.

Skills

Commercial approach to problem-solving

Confident communicator

Client relationship building

Education

1–4 years’ PQE in employment law

Job description

Employment Solicitor – 1–4 Years’ PQE – Thames Valley

Location: Thames Valley
Salary: Dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Practice Area: Employment Law

I’m working with a highly respected law firm in the Thames Valley that is looking to grow its Employment team with the addition of a solicitor between 1 and 4 years’ PQE. This is a standout opportunity to join a Tier 1-ranked Employment practice (Legal 500) and work alongside some of the region’s most experienced employment lawyers.

The team is known for handling a full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. That includes complex tribunal litigation, restructuring and redundancy projects, TUPE issues, senior exits, and day-to-day HR advisory work for an impressive client base — including both UK and international employers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advising on a wide spectrum of employment law issues, with a particular focus on employer-side work
• Running and supporting on 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 withbusiness development, marketing, and client training/seminars

What they’re looking for:

• 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
• Someone who 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.

For more details or a confidential chat, contact me directly or apply via Origin Legal.