Job Description
Employment Solicitor / Associate (NQ - 3+ PQE)
Oxford | Hybrid Working (1 Day per Week in London)
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
A Chambers-ranked law firm with offices across London, the South West, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire is seeking an Employment Solicitor / Associate (NQ-3+ PQE) to join its expanding Employment Law team in Oxford.
This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Head of Department within a respected and growing practice, advising clients across a broad range of sectors on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
The firm is widely recognised for its legal expertise, collaborative culture, and commitment to career development, making it an ideal environment for a solicitor looking to build their long-term career in employment law.
The Role
You will manage a varied caseload of respondent and claimant employment matters, supporting businesses across multiple sectors while developing strong client relationships.
Your work will include:
* Advising on contentious and non-contentious employment law issues
* Managing Employment Tribunal claims and litigation
* Providing day-to-day employment advice on disciplinary and grievance matters
* Advising on sickness absence, performance management and workplace disputes
* Supporting clients with redundancy programmes and restructures
* Advising on TUPE transfers
* Providing corporate employment support during business transactions
* Building long-term client relationships and delivering high-quality legal advice
The team works with clients across sectors including financial services, healthcare, recruitment, publishing, media, IT, hospitality, manufacturing, retail and professional services.
Why Join This Firm?
* Reputation for Excellence – join a highly regarded law firm known for delivering exceptional legal services and maintaining a strong reputation across multiple practice areas
* Supportive and Collaborative Team – work closely with experienced colleagues and leadership in a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth
* Career Progression – due to continued expansion, the firm offers excellent career development opportunities and clear progression for ambitious solicitors
* High-Quality Work – gain exposure to a wide range of complex employment law matters across multiple sectors
Candidate Profile
We are keen to hear from candidates who:
* Are UK qualified Solicitors (NQ - 3+ years PQE)
* Have experience in employment law within a recognised employment practice
* Are confident handling employment tribunal matters and advisory work
* Possess strong legal drafting, negotiation and client management skills
* Have excellent academic credentials
* Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
Salary & Benefits
The firm offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including:
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Profit-related bonus
* 28 days annual leave
* Excellent pension scheme
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Free car parking
* Structured career development and progression
* A supportive and collaborative working culture
* Hybrid working available
* 1 day per week working from the London office
Apply
This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor in Oxford looking to join a well-respected and growing law firm.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal.
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