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Highly Competitive Salary + Bonus + Great Benefits
Are you an ambitious Employment Solicitor seeking a high-profile role within a leading, award-winning law firm?
A prestigious and forward-thinking practice, recently named "Law Firm of the Year", is looking for a talented Employment Solicitor to join its established and expanding Employment Team. With offices across the Thames Valley and a strong reputation for excellence in client service, this is an exceptional opportunity for a knowledgeable solicitor to join one of the region's most distinguished firms.
The opportunity offers more than a conventional legal role; it provides the platform to join a highly respected, award-winning firm that places genuine emphasis on the development, wellbeing, and long-term success of its people. You'll work closely with a diverse client base on complex and high-value employment matters, while playing an integral role in the ongoing growth and strategic direction of a progressive and collaborative team.
The successful applicant will manage a varied caseload and advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters, whilst working closely with the Corporate Team on transactional support. In addition, the role requires active involvement in the mentoring of more junior colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
* Advising employer clients on matters including contracts, grievances, disciplinaries, sickness absence, redundancies, TUPE, terminations, and discrimination
* Managing employment tribunal claims from start to finish
* Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, handbooks, and HR policies
* Advising on senior-level exits and settlement agreements
* Supporting corporate transactions with employment-related input
* Delivering tailored training sessions to HR teams and line managers
* Contributing to marketing, networking, and business development
* Mentoring and supervising junior members of the team
Skills & Experience
* A qualified Employment Solicitor with 3-5 years' PQE, ideally within a commercial law firm
* Confident managing your own tribunal caseload and/or providing corporate employment law support
* Strong technical knowledge paired with excellent communication, drafting, and client-handling skills
* Commercially astute, organised, and able to manage competing priorities
* A team player who enjoys developing client relationships and contributing to business growth
* A competitive salary, reflective of experience and expertise
* The chance to join an award-winning, well-established, and growing firm
* A supportive and inclusive working environment that genuinely values work-life balance
* Hybrid working options available
* Flexible leave policy
* Generous benefits including life assurance, pension, health cash plan, virtual GP and well-being support
* Ongoing CPD and a clear path for career progression
If you're looking for a new challenge within a high-performing team and want to work in a firm that combines professional excellence with a people-first culture, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
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