Employment Solicitor – Oxford

Origin Legal; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier national law firm based in Oxford is seeking an Employment Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate) to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years PQE in employment law, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload independently. This role offers a hybrid working model and emphasizes a collaborative, people-focused culture. This is an excellent opportunity for career development and engagement with high-quality legal work.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Clear career path

Support for professional development

Culture built around respect and inclusion

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (circa 2+ PQE) with solid experience in employment law.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Strong technical and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers and senior employees on disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Handling discrimination and whistleblowing cases.
• Managing TUPE and restructuring matters.
• Assisting in senior exits and executive advisory work.

Skills

Experience in employment law

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Comfortable managing a varied caseload

Strong technical and commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 2+ PQE

Job description

Overview

Employment Solicitor – Associate or Senior Associate – (Hybrid) – Top Tier National Firm. The role sits within a Chambers Band 1 and Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked team, known for providing high-quality employment advice to an impressive client base including PLCs, SMEs and senior individuals.

Responsibilities

This is a broad advisory and contentious employment law position, working closely with a market-recognised partner who leads the Oxford-based team. You’ll be advising both employers and senior employees on matters including:

• Disciplinary and grievance issues
• Discrimination and whistleblowing
• TUPE and restructuring
• Senior exits and executive advisory work

You’ll be joining a national team of over 40 employment specialists and contributing to a genuinely collaborative, people-focused culture. There’s also strong support for business development and progression, and you’ll be trusted with a high level of client contact from day one.

What They’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (circa 2+ PQE) with solid experience in employment law
• Strong technical and commercial awareness
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload independently
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills
• A team player who enjoys collaborative working and is open to business development

Why Apply

• Top-tier team with strong national and regional presence
• Clear career path and regular exposure to high-quality work
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Culture built around respect, inclusion and professional development
• Investors in People Silver Award winner

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their employment practice in a high-performing but down-to-earth environment, with great support, flexibility, and room to grow.

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