Senior Employment Solicitor | High-Impact, Client-Focused

Sydney Mitchell Llp; Shirley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Sydney Mitchell Llp is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their highly regarded team in Shirley. The role involves advising a diverse client base on contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including managing Employment Tribunal claims and drafting employment contracts.

The ideal candidate will have 5–6 years of PQE in Employment Law and a keen commercial mindset, as well as strong communication and relationship-building skills. The firm offers a collaborative culture, competitive salary, and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years' PQE in Employment Law within a UK law firm.
• Strong technical experience across contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers on disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims from instruction to resolution.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts and policies.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Education

5–6 years' PQE in Employment Law

Job description

Sydney Mitchell Llp is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their highly regarded team in Shirley. The role involves advising a diverse client base on contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including managing Employment Tribunal claims and drafting employment contracts.

The ideal candidate will have 5–6 years of PQE in Employment Law and a keen commercial mindset, as well as strong communication and relationship-building skills. The firm offers a collaborative culture, competitive salary, and clear progression opportunities.