Senior Employment Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; North East; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is seeking an Employment Solicitor or Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join its North East team in Newcastle or Teesside. You will handle a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, working within a supportive, flexible culture and reporting to two experienced Employment Partners.

The role offers hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office, 2 at home), a competitive salary up to £75,000 DOE, and excellent autonomy with a busy, high-quality workload.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in Employment law
• Experience handling contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Ambitious lawyer seeking greater responsibility

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PQE 4+ years

Employment law

Contentious & non-contentious

Tools

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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.

What's on offer:

• 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.