Senior Employment Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Excellent autonomy

Collaborative team

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited in the North East is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or Senior Associate to join the busy Employment department. You will handle a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious matters and benefit from a supportive team led by two Employment Partners.

The firm offers a flexible, high-quality environment with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 at home after settling in), excellent autonomy and long-term career development across Newcastle or Teesside.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in employment law.
• Experience handling contentious and/or non-contentious employment matters.
• Ambitious lawyer seeking greater responsibility and long-term career development.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Work alongside an established team of lawyers.
• Benefit from a strong existing workload and autonomy under two Employment Partners.

Job description

Employment Solicitor/Senior Associate (4+ PQE)

Newcastle/Teesside | £55,000-£75,000 DOE | Hybrid Working

A highly regarded, Legal 500 recognised North East law firm is looking to strengthen its established Employment department with the appointment of an experienced Employment Solicitor or Senior Associate.

This is a genuine growth opportunity within a busy and successful department, offering high-quality employment work, excellent autonomy and the opportunity to join a collaborative team led by two experienced Employment Partners.

The firm offers an excellent working environment, with a genuine emphasis on flexibility, employee wellbeing and long-term career development.

The Role:

You will handle a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, working alongside an established team of lawyers and benefiting from a strong existing workload.

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 DOE
• Hybrid working - typically 3 days office / 2 days home following an initial settling-in period
• Flexible working arrangements
• Newcastle or Teesside office location
• High-quality, varied employment law work
• Excellent autonomy and responsibility
• Established and supportive team led by two experienced Partners
• Competitive benefits package exceeding statutory minimums in several areas

About you:

You will be an experienced Employment Solicitor with ideally 4+ years' PQE, a strong technical background and experience handling contentious and/or non-contentious employment matters.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious lawyer seeking greater responsibility, a varied caseload and the opportunity to establish themselves within a highly respected regional practice.