Senior Employment Solicitor & Legal Director – Hybrid

Executive Network Legal Limited; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Stoke-on-Trent is searching for an experienced Employment Solicitor to manage a range of employment law issues. Candidates must have over 5 years of PQE and should be adept in advising both employees and employers on matters like redundancy and discrimination. This position provides an opportunity for leadership and mentoring within the Employment team. A competitive salary starting at £70,000 with flexibility and genuine career progression is offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible & hybrid working

Genuine career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as an Employment Solicitor with a proven track record in employment law.
• Confident leader with experience in mentoring junior colleagues.
• Strong business development instincts with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on grievance and disciplinary proceedings, redundancy, and unfair dismissal.
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues in the Employment team.
• Provide consultancy on a full range of HR and employment issues.

Skills

HR and employment law advisory skills

Leadership and mentoring

Business development instincts

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Client care skills

Job description

A leading legal firm in Stoke-on-Trent is searching for an experienced Employment Solicitor to manage a range of employment law issues. Candidates must have over 5 years of PQE and should be adept in advising both employees and employers on matters like redundancy and discrimination. This position provides an opportunity for leadership and mentoring within the Employment team. A competitive salary starting at £70,000 with flexibility and genuine career progression is offered.