Employment Solicitor – Varied Matters, 26 Days Holiday

Eventus Recruitment Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ annual leave

Private healthcare

5% employer pension contribution

Income protection

Death in service

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox / employee benefits hub

Mobile phone

Job summary

Eventus Legal Recruitment is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE to join a busy Employment team in Milton Keynes or Northampton. You will advise employers and employees, draft contracts, and assist with TUPE and tribunal matters.

The role offers a varied workload and opportunities to develop client relationships within a supportive department. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path to progression.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years’ PQE in employment law required.
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious matters preferred.
• Exposure to both claimant and respondent work is desirable.
• Strong drafting, advisory and negotiation skills essential.
• Some Employment Tribunal advocacy experience is a plus.
• Commercial awareness and ability to advise clients at varying seniority levels.
• Interest in business development and long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on day-to-day employment law and HR matters.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies and staff handbooks.
• Advise on settlement agreements, redundancies and Employment Tribunal claims.
• Support corporate transactions, including TUPE and due diligence.
• Manage own caseload with supervision and support.
• Participate in business development and client training activities.

Skills

Contentious/non-contentious

Tribunal advocacy

Drafting & negotiation

Commercial awareness

Business development

Teamwork

Client relationships

Job description

Eventus Legal Recruitment is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE to join a busy Employment team in Milton Keynes or Northampton. You will advise employers and employees, draft contracts, and assist with TUPE and tribunal matters.

The role offers a varied workload and opportunities to develop client relationships within a supportive department. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, with a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path to progression.