Job Description
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment are representing a leading national law firm in the search for a newly qualified Employment Solicitor to join its high-growth Oxford office at an exciting stage of expansion, offering genuine breadth of work and early responsibility within a top-tier team.
The Team:
* A nationally recognised Employment practice of 16 partners and over 80 solicitors across seven offices
* Highly collaborative, well-integrated team with strong cross-office support and expertise
* Oxford office in a significant growth phase, combining a dynamic “start-up feel” with national firm backing
* Close working relationships with partners and senior lawyers, ensuring excellent training and mentorship
The Role:
* Broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law work
* Advising a varied client base including life sciences, technology, higher education, healthcare and charity sector organisations
* Involvement in corporate support work including contracts, settlement agreements and due diligence
* Structured training and exposure to specialist sectors including health, education and charities
* Opportunity to contribute to innovation, client service delivery and modern ways of working
The Ideal Candidate:
* Newly qualified solicitor with a strong interest in employment law
* Commercially aware, proactive and eager to take responsibility early in their career
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management skills
* Strong communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships quickly
* Confident legal researcher with a practical, solutions-focused mindset
* Some exposure to employment aspects of transactions advantageous but not essential
Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. To express your interest, apply online, or please contact:
Contact: Abigail McGinty | Senior Recruitment Consultant
Mobile: 07441473231
Email: abigail@douglas-scott.co.uk