Senior Employment Associate Solicitor – Lancashire

Origin Legal; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Bonus schemes

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Job summary

Origin Legal is recruiting an Employment Associate Solicitor (4+ PQE) for its Lancashire office. The role offers exposure to a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters and the opportunity to work with recognised experts in the field.

You will handle a varied caseload, engage in advocacy, and have a clear pathway for career progression within a well-regarded employment team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX is required.
• At least 4 years' PQE within Employment Law.
• Experience managing your own employment law caseload.
• Previous Employment Tribunal advocacy experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge across a wide spectrum of employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload while supporting senior colleagues on more complex matters.
• Provide practical, commercial and strategic legal advice to clients.
• Represent clients at Employment Tribunal hearings and other proceedings.
• Draft and review employment documentation.
• Assess legal and commercial risks and formulate case strategies.
• Negotiate settlements and achieve positive outcomes for clients.
• Work collaboratively with senior lawyers and partners on significant matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support networking and business development initiatives.
• Play an active role in growing the Employment team.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Deadline pressure

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Origin Legal is recruiting an Employment Associate Solicitor (4+ PQE) for its Lancashire office. The role offers exposure to a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters and the opportunity to work with recognised experts in the field.

You will handle a varied caseload, engage in advocacy, and have a clear pathway for career progression within a well-regarded employment team.