NQ Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Broad caseload

Mentorship access

Career progression

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing benefits

Pension contributions

Ongoing training

Counselling services

Virtual GP

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor in Luton at the NQ to 2 PQE level. The role offers exposure to a broad blend of contentious and non-contentious matters, with direct client contact and real progression opportunities.

You will draft settlement agreements, assist with tribunals, and support TUPE and corporate employment work while developing strong client relationships within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with NQ - 2 years' PQE.
• Experience in employment law during training or post-qualification.
• Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work.
• Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage matters effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and keen to develop a career in Employment Law.
• Experience with employment-related corporate support work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers and employees on employment law matters.
• Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements.
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims and advocacy.
• Supporting TUPE matters, restructures and redundancies.
• Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions.
• Drafting employment documentation and workplace policies.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.
• Contributing to business development and legal updates.

Skills

Strong drafting

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive attitude

Education

NQ - 2 PQE

Job description

Employment Solicitor (NQ - 2 PQE) | Luton | £46,000 - £52,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a junior Employment Solicitor to join a highly respected regional law firm with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice. Known for its supportive culture, excellent staff retention and investment in career development, the firm offers a fantastic environment for ambitious lawyers looking to establish themselves in employment law.

The Role

Joining a well-established Employment team, you will work closely with experienced lawyers advising both employers and senior employees on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. This role offers exposure to high-quality work, direct client contact and genuine opportunities for progression.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters
• Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims and advocacy
• Supporting on TUPE matters, restructures and redundancies
• Advising on the employment aspects of corporate transactions
• Drafting employment documentation and workplace policies
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development activities, networking events and legal updates

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with NQ - 2 years' PQE
• Previous employment law experience gained during training and/or post qualification
• Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious employment work
• Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage matters effectively and meet deadlines
• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to further develop a career in Employment Law
• Experience assisting with employment-related corporate support work would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £46,000 - £52,000
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Exposure to a broad and high-quality employment law caseload
• Direct access to experienced senior lawyers and mentors
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus additional wellbeing benefits
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Bonus scheme and pension contributions
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Health and wellbeing support including counselling and virtual GP services
• Collaborative, inclusive and supportive working culture
• Strong focus on employee development, engagement and long-term career growth

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor at the start of their career to join a forward-thinking firm offering quality work, supportive supervision and genuine long-term progression.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.