Employment Solicitor (NQ)

Harvey John Recruitment; Lewes, Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in Guildford seeks an Employment Solicitor eager to grow in a collaborative team. The role involves advising employers, managing tribunal cases, and conducting contract reviews. Ideal candidates will have training in employment law and a keen interest in this field. The firm offers a supportive environment for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one training seat within a recognized employment law team.
• Familiarity with the local legal sphere is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to employers and respondents on employment matters.
• Manage tribunal cases for claims related to unfair dismissal and discrimination.
• Conduct contract and policy reviews.

Skills

Experience in employment law

Contract and policy reviews

Tribunal case management

Effective communication

Education

Completed training seat in a recognized employment law team

Job description

Kick-start your career by joining this top-tier firm as the newest Employment Solicitor at their Guildford office. They’re searching for an ambitious legal professional with aspirations to learn and grow at the firm to incorporate into their renowned Employment team.

You’ll become a part of their leading Employment team, working alongside experienced Partners on a wide array of employment matters. Benefitting from the wisdom of renowned solicitors as well as the firm’s wider employment offering across several offices, you’ll have all of the means to develop a stellar legal career as an Employment Solicitor.

Like the sound of your voice being truly heard?

As their newest hire among a team of highly experienced solicitors, you will play an instrumental role in expanding the firm’s already vast range of employment expertise as you benefit from their extensive resources.

You’ll provide advice primarily to employers and respondents, though there is a smaller proportion of individual/claimant-focused work on offer, too.

Your varied workload will cover contract and policy reviews, tribunal case management for claims relating to unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, etc.; settlement agreement advice, corporate support and advice in relation to TUPE, restructure and redundancy advice, along with general advisory work to both owners and directors and more.

This firm embraces a culture of community and demonstrates clear career advancement opportunities. You’ll have all the guidance and mentorship you require, while also enjoying the autonomy earned from your prior experience as you dive into your work within a collaborative team environment.

To excel in this NQ Employment Solicitor role, you will have:

• Undertaken at least one training seat within a recognised employment law team, or have the equivalent experience.
• Ideally, familiarity with the local legal sphere, having worked or trained within Guildford or the surrounding area.

If you have a keen interest in this area and relevant experience, we encourage you to get in touch.

This firm is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and believes their employees should all have equal opportunities to thrive. Please let us know if you have any questions concerning reasonable adjustments or diversity practices.

For more information about this NQ Employment Solicitor job in Guildford, please reach out to Hayley Rose or Chloë at Harvey John.

Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.

Harvey John
Unit 2 Ferry Wharf
Hove Enterprise Centre
Basin Road North
Portslade, East Sussex
BN41 1BD