Employment Solicitor (NQ to 4PQE)

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd in Manchester is seeking an Employment Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE) to join a growing team handling a mix of private and public sector clients.

You’ll work on both contentious and non-contentious matters, with hybrid working and clear opportunities for career progression.

The role offers exposure to high-quality cases across sectors such as technology, retail and education, and involves client handling and business development. Salary £45,000 to £65,000 DOE, with hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Applications welcomed from Employment Solicitors with NQ–4 PQE.
• Experience advising employers on employment law matters.
• Exposure to contentious and/or non-contentious employment work.
• Strong drafting and communication abilities.
• Proactive and organised approach to workload.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers on day-to-day employment matters including disciplinary/grievance processes.
• Assisting on restructures, TUPE transfers, outsourcing and workplace investigations.
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception to hearing.
• Assisting on high-value and complex litigation matters.
• Undertaking advocacy where appropriate and contributing to business development.

Skills

Employment law

Client management

Legal drafting

Analytical thinking

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Employment Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE)

Manchester

£45000 to £65000 DOE

Hybrid Working

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE) to join a growing and highly regarded Employment team acting for an impressive mix of private and public sector clients.

You’ll work alongside experienced employment specialists advising household-name organisations across sectors including technology, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, education, charities, local government and housing. Due to continued growth and an increase in client instructions, the team is looking to expand and invest in talented employment lawyers who want exposure to high-quality work and genuine career development.

The Opportunity

This is a broad employment role offering a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, with the chance to work closely with clients ranging from SMEs through to major national organisations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising employers on a wide range of day-to-day employment matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, performance management, sickness absence, contracts and policies.
• Supporting clients on complex employee relations issues including restructures, reorganisations, TUPE transfers, outsourcing projects, restrictive covenants, whistleblowing and workplace investigations.
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to hearing.
• Assisting on high-value and complex litigation matters.
• Undertaking advocacy where appropriate, including Case Management Hearings and Preliminary Hearings.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives, networking events and training seminars.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple offices and supporting clients on regional, national and international matters.

Why Apply?

• High-quality respondent employment work.
• Excellent exposure to both contentious and advisory matters.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Strong career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in areas such as:
  • Health Employment
  • Education Employment
  • Immigration
  • Corporate Support Employment Work

About You

Applications are welcomed from Employment Solicitors with between NQ and 4 years' PQE who can demonstrate:

• Experience advising employers on employment law matters.
• Exposure to contentious and/or non-contentious employment work.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-handling skills.
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
• A proactive and organised approach to managing a varied workload.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A desire to develop technically within a successful and growing team.