Employment Solicitor/Associate

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier Legal 500 firm in Norwich is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join their team. The role involves advising employers on employment law matters, representing clients in tribunal claims, and contributing to business development efforts. The ideal candidate will have up to 3 years' PQE and a strong interest in employment law, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in employment law with proven advisory experience.
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage time efficiently.
• Proactive approach to business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of employment law matters, both contentious and non-contentious.
• Represent clients in employment tribunal claims and assist with dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams to deliver joined-up legal services.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor with up to 3 years' PQE

Tools

Legal research tools

IT systems

Job description

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a top-tier Legal 500 firm who are looking for an Employment Solicitor to join their team in Norwich.

Your responsibilities will include:

Advise employers on a broad range of employment law matters, both contentious and non-contentious.Draft and review employment contracts, policies, procedures, and other documentation.Support clients in handling disciplinary matters, grievances, redundancies, and other workplace issues.Represent clients in employment tribunal claims and assist with dispute resolution.Work with a diverse client base, including businesses of all sizes across multiple sectors.Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear, practical legal advice.Contribute to business development activities to support growth of the employment law practice.Collaborate with colleagues across teams and offices to deliver joined-up legal services.

The successful candidate:

Qualified solicitor with up to 3 years' PQE in employment law and a strong academic background.Genuine interest in employment law with proven advisory experience on a range of issues.Excellent drafting, communication, and presentation skills.Confident user of legal research tools and IT systems.Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage time and workloads efficiently.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively.Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development.

In exchange, the firm is offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package, as well as progression opportunities.

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