Employment Solicitor (NQ+)
Location: Lichfield
Salary: Competitive Salary (DOE)
Simpson Judge is delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor (Newly Qualified and above) to join their respected Employment Team in Lichfield.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven solicitor looking to build their career within a collaborative and growing practice, handling a varied caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
The Opportunity
You will work closely with experienced Partners and senior lawyers while also managing your own caseload. The role offers exposure to high-quality work across a broad client base including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, senior executives, and individual employees.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to final hearing
* Advising on unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and contractual disputes
* Providing guidance on TUPE, redundancy processes, and business restructures
* Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements
* Advising on restrictive covenants, confidentiality breaches, and post-termination disputes
* Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and staff handbooks
* Supporting corporate transactions with employment-related advice
* Preparing pleadings, witness statements, and legal correspondence
* Participating in negotiations and settlement discussions
* Assisting with business development and maintaining strong client relationships
About You
* Qualified Solicitor (Newly Qualified and above) with experience in Employment Law
* Experience managing or assisting with Employment Tribunal matters
* Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
* Confident communicator with strong client care skills
* Commercially aware and solutions-focused
* Motivated to develop professionally and contribute to team growth
What’s on Offer
* Exposure to a broad mix of claimant and respondent work
* Genuine career progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* High-quality regional practice with an excellent reputation
* Competitive salary and benefits package
If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.