Employment Solicitor: Contentious & Advisory Expert

Sellick Partnership; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting an Employment Solicitor to join a leading Employment team in York. The role covers a blend of contentious and non-contentious matters, advisory work, and active client relationship management.

Candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' PQE in employment law, with experience advising employers in a busy department. There is an emphasis on relationship-building, business development, and mentoring junior colleagues within a supportive firm environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with minimum 3 years' PQE in employment law.
• Experience advising employers in a busy, well-regarded team.
• Strong technical knowledge to advise clients confidently and pragmatically.
• Commercial mindset with relationship-focused approach across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Manage own caseload and develop long-term client relationships.
• Support transactional teams on employment aspects of corporate matters.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.

Skills

Employment law

Client relationship management

Advisory skills

Mentoring

Education

Solicitor qualification (UK)

Job description

Sellick Partnership is recruiting an Employment Solicitor to join a leading Employment team in York. The role covers a blend of contentious and non-contentious matters, advisory work, and active client relationship management.

Candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' PQE in employment law, with experience advising employers in a busy department. There is an emphasis on relationship-building, business development, and mentoring junior colleagues within a supportive firm environment.