Employment Solicitor – Education – 4+ PQE

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law practice is seeking a Senior Associate or Principal Associate with 4+ years' PQE in employment law to join their highly regarded employment team. The role involves advising universities and educational institutions on various employment matters, including restructures and tribunal claims. Candidates will benefit from a hybrid working model and opportunities for career progression within a supportive culture focused on professional development. This position offers exposure to diverse national and international clients.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in employment law.
• Experience advising on complex employment issues.
• Strong client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on non-contentious employment issues.
• Contribute to contentious matters handling.
• Deliver client training and support business initiatives.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Client advisory skills

Training delivery

Business development

Job description

We are instructed on an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate or Principal Associate (4+ PQE) employment solicitor to join a leading national practice. This role sits within a highly regarded employment team recognised for its expertise in the education sector, advising universities, colleges, schools, academies, and private providers on a wide range of complex and high‑profile matters.

The successful candidate will advise on non‑contentious employment issues such as restructures, mergers, collaborations, and international projects, as well as contentious matters including tribunal claims, industrial relations, senior terminations, equality and discrimination, and whistleblowing. You will also have the opportunity to deliver client training and contribute to sector‑focused business development initiatives, working alongside a collaborative team of specialists.

This opportunity is available across the firm’s UK regional offices in Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, and Newcastle, offering flexibility on location alongside a hybrid working model. It provides exposure to national and international clients, career progression, and the chance to make a real impact within a thriving sector, all within a firm known for its supportive culture and commitment to professional development.

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