Employment Solicitor |2-5 PQE

QED Legal; Banbury, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Employment Solicitor with 2 to 5 years of PQE to join their respected Legal 500-ranked team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a diverse range of employment law matters, including both contentious and non-contentious work for high-profile clients. With a competitive salary and a friendly, modern working culture that embraces hybrid flexibility, this position promises genuine scope for progression and development. If you're passionate about employment law and eager to advance your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Excellent Benefits

Flexible Working

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years PQE in employment law with strong technical knowledge.
• Experience advising employers and senior employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload with support from senior lawyers.
• Handle a range of employment law matters including contracts and tribunal advocacy.

Skills

Employment Law

Client Relationship Management

Litigation Strategy

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2 to 5 PQE)

Job description

Employment Solicitor (2 to 5 PQE)

Location: Oxford | Flexible Hybrid Working
Salary: £58,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

What’s on Offer

1. Join a respected, Legal 500-ranked employment team
2. High-quality, interesting work across varied sectors
3. Competitive salary of £58,000 – £65,000 + bonus + benefits
4. Friendly, modern working culture with hybrid flexibility
5. Genuine scope for progression and development

A leading Legal 500 firm in Oxford is looking to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its well-regarded team. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level lawyer to handle a strong mix of contentious and non-contentious work for quality commercial and senior individual clients.

The Role

You’ll manage your own caseload with support from senior lawyers and have direct client exposure across a range of employment law matters including:

1. Contracts, policies and advisory work
2. Unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims
3. Tribunal advocacy and litigation strategy
4. Corporate support on TUPE and restructures
5. Settlement agreements and negotiation

Ideal Candidate

1. 2 to 5 years PQE in employment law
2. Experience advising both employers and senior employees
3. Strong technical knowledge and a commercial approach
4. Confident handling client relationships
5. Interest in business development and team collaboration

How to Apply

To find out more or apply confidentially, please send your CV to Chris Prendergast at QED Legal.