Join a collaborative team advising on high-quality employment work across contentious and advisory matters Employment Solicitor (2–6 PQE) Newcastle | Hybrid Working | £55,000 - £65,000 Benefits A well-regarded national law firm is seeking a technically strong Employment Solicitor (2–6 PQE) to join its growing Newcastle team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad and varied employment practice, with exposure to contentious, non-contentious and transactional work, alongside genuine client responsibility from an early stage. A growing team advising on a range of employment matters You will work closely with experienced colleagues on a wide range of employment matters, advising a diverse client base including business owners, HR professionals, in-house counsel, public and private sector organisations, and senior executives. The team offers a supportive and collaborative environment, combined with high-quality work and strong opportunities for progression. Role overview Advising on a full spectrum of employment law matters Drafting employment contracts, policies and documentation Supporting on employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance matters Handling Employment Tribunal claims, including discrimination and whistleblowing cases Advising on dismissals, redundancies and restructuring exercises Supporting corporate transactions, including TUPE matters Assisting with workplace investigations Building and maintaining strong client relationships Collaborating with colleagues across other practice areas Contributing to business development initiatives Commercially focused candidates with a passion for employment law The partners are looking for ambitious lawyers who want to help continue to build this highly regarded employment offering. In particular, you should: Be a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 2–6 years’ PQE Have experience across contentious, advisory and transactional employment work Be confident managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision Have developed strong commercial awareness and ability to deliver pragmatic advice An excellent communication and organisational skills A team player with a proactive and flexible approach Want to find out more? If you are interested in joining a vibrant and growing employment practice please do not hesitate to contact us for a confidential discussion or apply to find out more.